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    1. Types Of Containers

      There are numerous styles of containers being manufactured today. Discuss their attributes here.

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    2. Show Us Your Shipping Container Pictures

      From a single unmodified container that you own to multi container buildings, post up pictures that you personally took here.

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    3. On The Web / In The News / TV Shows

      Post links to shipping container related articles, websites, and TV shows for discussion. This includes pictures and videos not taken by you that you found on the web.

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    1. Cabin

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      Vacation, Hunting, Survivalist or otherwise...discuss the use of a container as a cabin here.

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    2. House

      Post your questions related to using containers as building units for a house here.

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    3. Restaurant / Coffee Shop / Food Service

      This category is quickly gaining in popularity across the world.

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    4. Work Shop

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      Build out a rugged, secure, flexible workspace on a budget.

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    5. Other Container Uses

      From chicken coops to guard shacks...discuss creative ways to use containers here.

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    6. Container Plans

      Whether designed in CAD, with Google SketchUP, or on the back of a napkin...share your plans for building out your container here.

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    7. Container Modification Companies

      Discuss the companies that modify containers here.

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    8. Zoning / Planning Board

      Discuss issues related to government zoning and planning issues here.

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    1. Move A Container

      Whether across the world or across your backyard...how to get them where they need to be.

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    2. Refurbishing / Painting / Siding

      From ceramic paints that insulate to affixing wooden siding...discuss ways to make your container stand up to the elements.

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    3. Welding And Cutting

      Post your questions and answers on how to weld and cut containers.

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    4. Foundations

      From wooden timbers to concrete footings...discuss ways to support your container here.

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    5. Doors / Windows / Vents / Shelving / etc.

      Discuss the installation of doors, windows, vents, or anything else that will add to the usefulness of your container.

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    6. A Finished Interior

      Share ideas on finishing off the interior of your container.

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    7. Insulation

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      Techniques for insulating your container.

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    8. Electricity / Lighting / Solar

      Whether on or off the grid...discuss ways of installing power or lighting. All solar electric questions go here.

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    9. General Questions

      General questions related to working with shipping containers. If it doesn't fit the other categories...discuss it here.

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    1. Living Off The Grid

      A place to discuss the pros and cons of living off the grid in a container home or cabin.

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    2. Furnishing Your Container

      Discuss ways to furnish the interior of your container.

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    3. General Discussion

      Use this area for general chatting not related to shipping containers. There are rules for this area. Please read them.

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    1. Containers

      List containers for sale here. No commercial ads of any type are allowed!

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    2. Container Homes / Cabins

      List your container home or cabin here. No commercial ads of any type!

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    3. Other Items For Sale

      Other items for sale not fitting in the specific sections. No commercial ads of any type are allowed.

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    4. Land

      List your land for sale here. No commercial ads of any type!

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