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About The Author

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From a young age, I have always loved living life off the grid. What started small, with climbing trees and exploring the outdoors, developed into a profound interest in anything that would not confine me to the standard '9-5 get a mortgage' kinda lifestyle.

I wanted to experience real freedom. Without having to spend a fortune.

That's when I took a leap of faith, bought my first RV, and traveled across the country. It was not always easy, but I learned how to support myself on the way, and eventually created the lifestyle I always dreamed off.

Once I decided to settle down for a while, I built my own shipping container home. Did you know you can buy one at the fraction of the cost of a traditional home?

This lifestyle is not as difficult to reach as you may think. The most important thing is that you take action, one step at a time. I want to help you access that freedom, so you too can turn your dreams into reality!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter One: What Are Shipping Container Homes?

Turning a Shipping Container Into a Home

How Shipping Containers Are Used For Retail and Housing

Chapter Two: The Benefits of Shipping Container Homes

Shipping Containers Are Cheap

Shipping Containers are Sturdy

Shipping Containers are Widely Available

Shipping Containers are Eco-Friendly

Shipping Containers Can Be Ready For Use Quickly

Shipping Containers Offer Design Creativity and Flexibility

Chapter Three: What to Consider Before Purchasing a Shipping Container

Used Shipping Containers Could Contain Toxic Chemicals

Budget for Insulation

Educate Yourself on Local Building/Safety Regulations

Chapter Four: Choosing the Right Shipping Container

Shipping Container Sizes

What Does a Shipping Container Cost?

Other Costs to Take Into Account

Prefabricated Shipping Container Homes

Chapter Five: Are Shipping Container Homes Safe?

Used Shipping Containers Are Coated With Harmful Chemicals

Container Floors Are Treated With Pesticides

What Can You Do To Remove These Chemicals?

Laying a Solid Foundation

Indoor Safety Precautions

Chapter Six: How To Design A Shipping Container Home

Hire a Pro

Choose the Right Foundation

Floor Plans

Floor Selection

Plumbing Work

Electrical Wiring

Temperature and Noise Insulation

Use the Right Toolset

Consider a Hip Roof

Chapter Seven: Where To Purchase A Shipping Container

Start Online

Ask Family and Friends

Inspection: What to Look Out For?

The Moment is There: Let’s Buy That Shipping Container!

Chapter Eight: Building Permit and Other Legal Requirements

What is a Building Code?

Rules Vary Per Region

Research Different Locations

Hire a Local Architect

Prepare all the Paperwork

Address Specific Concerns Regarding Shipping Containers

Communicate Openly

Chapter Nine: Final Considerations

Living in an Eco-Friendly Way

Family

Downsizing

Join the Community

Conclusion

Your Free Gift

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