Shipping Container Tiny Home Solo Build--Start to Finish

[@matthewmitchell8941]

POUA (Piece of unsolicited advice: ) When using Sawzall, jig, Portaband...any hack type blade, try slowing your blade speed WAY down (say 500rpm,) and use lubrication WD40 is convenient.. You will be cutting, not grinding. You will notice the cuts are cleaner, your blades and drill bits last much, much longer, and the work won't warp. You will notice that ribbons of material come off. rather than dust. Also quieter, you will spare your cornea, and eyelid, a metal sliver or two. and improve overall serenity on the job. I learned that From Mr. Le Beaux, 9th grade shop teacher (1977.) An all -around good dude...

[@uhadme]

Dolt using a 2 ton floor jack on 20 ton container. What could go wrong?

[@AatroxSuppMain]

@@uhadme It's not the correct jack, but the container weighs at most 6,000lbs. It's not even a 48' one and their tare is about 9,400 avg - Quick edit, the tonnage rating on shipping containers is their maximum weight capacity.

[@never_say_never_777]

❤❤❤ Expensive and small. Better use recycled wood/parts and just buy the silent roof ❤❤❤

[@TheREALOC1972]

I'm getting ready to build one of these for my niece, she's going to a senior in High School back home in Missouri this year and she's coming down here to Texas go to Sam Houston State for college. The only diffrence is her walls are going to be wood floor overlaying, mainly because I got a really good deal on it, a buddy and his wife bought a pallet of it for a home project and only used a little over half the pallet so I just bought the rest from them on the cheap, and we'll just paint it.

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, Salvation is Simple HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE Semitic of Moshe (Moses) Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah) Isaiah 42:8 - I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 - I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 - I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@David-o1n3i]

Brake Clean will take stickers off .

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@David-o1n3i Yeah I know, It'll take the paint off too, I'm motorcycle Tech by trade. I Know all about Brake Kleen

[@chrismayer3919]

Shelter is shelter; it beats soaking in the rain…

[@GiggsTheWanderer]

Id keep those metal pieces you cut out and use them as window security shutters you can close when you're not using it and put a lock on the metal door you can't use bolt cutters on so you don't come back after a few months to a ransacked cabin. Also putting your mattress on a hinged board on that frame would give you extra space for storage. Drawers would also be nice but more complicated and they need room to pull out.

[@tomsitzman3952]

I have thought about doing widow covers with cut outs in my tiny house, but have never had a reason to do it. I did cut a 8 inch circle in one window cutout to use for a peek hole. My drawers are four nesting filing boxes that can be seating or stacked four high. I built a couch that is a few inches shorter than the width so it can fit on the end or a side. The couch can open up to a full size bed. My entry is a sliding patio door at the end under the sliding porch roof to regulate seasonal light. When the two end doors are closed the place is pretty secure. standing at the entry there are now windows on the right side and two six foot long clearstory windows on the left side. The light is amazing. The quickest way to break into a tiny house is not with bold cutters. It only takes a 20 volt side grinder and about ten minutes to cut through the side wall get inside.

[@404nouserinformationfound]

Should have used clean metal for the rain water collection and wood that won't leach toxic chemicals into the water.

[@IAMSatisfied]

I bought a 40' HC one-trip. The extra one foot of head room is awesome. The paint they use on the exterior will dissolve with goo gone or similar solvents, which I found out when attempting to remove painter's tape residue. Point being is I don't think it's the most durable paint, so damaging the paint with the heat gun when removing stickers is understandable. Another approach to removing stickers might be to try a pressure washer. I have mine situated on the corner of my workshop property in my small rural town. I welded 1-5/8" top-rail horizontally on stand-offs onto the side of the container for roller tracks for a 20' long x 6' tall rolling gate that goes across the driveway. I love the versatility of these boxes.

[@richardtucker5686]

Glad to see someone constructing with containers in a logical way (instead of welding 3 together, or cutting out full side for the most expensive bay window)

[@edwardharfst7669]

Pressure treated deck....above the water collection? No one will be drinking this water I hope.

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

Not cheap or efficient, the Philippines has solved the container home issue,they buy the frame, bolt it together on site, they put new wood floor, than 4 inch foam filled aluminium panels screwed top and bottom in a channel these are sold complete erected on your site for $2500

[@Ulbre]

hard to compare value because labour is so cheap in the P.I., but I like the idea of buying just the structural frame :)

[@rtarrant1]

Any videos of this

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, Salvation is Simple HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE Semitic of Moshe (Moses) Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah) Isaiah 42:8 - I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 - I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 - I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@SkyelerTheDisctroyer]

That not the idea this video is showcasing, though. This is a guy building a container home because he likes to and is using it for his own use. He’s definitely not suggesting this is the cheapest or most efficient build.

[@Ebola419]

@@Praise___YaHprot nonsense. Turn to the one true church, Catholicism.

[@caryreed1563]

Awesome build! Get yourself a Diablo cut off disc. World of different

[@bonjovi2757]

A sand blaster is what you need for those stubborn stickers. Great video. Thanks.

[@hvacstudent967]

laser

[@threat2demoracy5454]

So much potential. That was extremely satisfying to watch. Very gnarly bruj! 🤙🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chrisregister8021]

This is the future that ready player one predicted...

[@PhoenixEvolution]

Id try goo gone for the stickers you can't peel next time. Can also do a compost toilet esp if it's just for hunting. So far love the build 🎉

[@richardstokes5560]

@4:54 ive helped with about 50 of these, started with a quickie saw, then discovered this thing called a plasma torch

[@koningbolo4700]

A dry toilet would have been nice too... You know, you get the added bonus of going number two also...

[@HillCityHydro]

Love seeing the process. You’ve got a tinkerer’s mind for sure

[@oldphart-zc3jz]

Unless codebeating requires a 20-footer the 40' High Cubes have MUCH more usable interior height and space. For example I'm 6'2" and can walk beneath my shelves (which hang from the interior roof tiedown loops designed to take thousands of lbs). I have four HCs (two joined as machine/welding shop space and two separate with doors on both ends. All have power and light. For those who don't have extra space on their home service adding a power pole with an outdoor service panel and outdoor 240v and 120v outlets before you build gets all the site power you'll need so I did. Either way the best grade to use is a "one trip" (effectively new) grade container rather than the storage grade (means condemned for maritime freight use) containers which frequently have annoying damage and corrosion (Corten does corrode). I found out the rubber roof coating popular for mobile homes forms a water-retaining "scab" over the roof promoting corrosion and had absolutely NO fun grinding it off with a cupped knotted wheel wire brush on my 9" angle grinder. I then used industrial roof coating (nothing from chain stores) to recoat. Had I used one-trip containers (this was on two 40-footers welded together side-by-side) I would have suffered much less. Anyone wanting to recoat can rent a mobile air compressor and sand blaster if they don't have similar.

[@safaricartvideos]

Very cool, I would love to have one. One thing I would do is put some kind of silicon or caulk in those gaps between the plywood walls. I have seen some videos about exposure to that spray foam causing serious health issues, with those gaps all the interior air is directly exposed. I actually worked in about 1990 as a helper on a spray foam insul. truck. We would spray in 1", then put a very thin layer of fiberglass over that, then staple plastic sheeting over the entire wall basically sealing it. Silicon would flex and at least help seal it somewhat, it could probably get through the plywood over time but at least the air wouldn't be directly exposed. I suspect the big temp swings inside could also contribute to the air getting contaminated rom it. At the very least if you use it after it's been closed up awhile, leave the door open for awhile and try to let it air out, a fan would help.

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

This is pretty cool... and also pretty dang (pardon my French) hilarious in parts.

[@ezrider1967]

You are awesome dude! Drive rivets work great putting the plywood inside. It's what we use on semi-trailers and truck bodies my brother! You are a good one bro! I like your style! T posts would work awesome for your framing but I really like what you did!

[@denniscarreno5882]

Comedy of errors ….but you’ve done well! Greetings from down under Australia…..stay safe!

[@IAMSatisfied]

I gave your video a like, even though it looks like you're dangerous in how you work and sketchy-scary when it comes to the welding. 😃 I appreciate you sharing your adventures in making these containers functional and livable.

[@MosaicHomestead]

It's this type of person that gets shet done, hall monitors don't go anywhere 😂

[@pamartin]

You have an excellent sense of humor! 😅

[@brianpeck697]

11:28 - wouldn't you want the PVC to stick out below the subfloor there so you don't get your subfloor soaked with piss!?

[@tsideas5541]

Plot twist, this is R. Kelly's long lost brother...

[@bandwagon240]

Won't happen if you go in the sink.

[@Nel33147]

@@bandwagon240 Exactly ! Use a urinal and flush it down the sink !

[@motionsick]

No

[@panzershadow]

Your production values are awesome! 🤠

[@ДжоБлэк-ш5у]

Интересный проект. За место площадки можно построить 2 этаж.

[@geriannroth449]

Love this. Wish i had one of these, i especially love the stairs

[@heartdawg]

Beautiful work!

[@josegoodwin8812]

you caught my attencion with your work ethic best wishes and subscribed

[@charlesknight3204]

Sweet build, my friend!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!!! Until your next video and beyond, God bless and best wishes. Chuck Knight from Atascocita, Texas. ✝️🎣👨‍🌾🦌🙏

[@MD76MAC]

Id live in one of these all day everyday.

[@driverguy7]

Nice video, Thank you for sharing, I had to look up those quotes from the movie "Tin Cup"....have a good week !

[@texasprepperprojects]

I like your style!

[@ListedInTheSouth]

Looking good so far.

[@joycemyers8140]

Enclose that stairwell, frame up a woodframed A Frame loft bedroom with a private access balcony on top of the containeruse corrogated metal for the roof panels to keep with the metal container theme

[@noahboat580]

I always wondered how they were gonna waterproof/run-off any water on the top of the container, but its great he doubled it into a water collection system. I never thought these were a viable place of living (heck people repurposed them for the rich ironically enough, for this purpose, and it still looked like crap for _that_ price), this is way better. You use what you can, and he made a cozy place for about a few grand

[@misterycryptowhoknows8017]

Love the extra metal door, i geuss its made fore security purpose. Or maybe in summer to leave your main door open with out people being able to run in.

[@MattyRox]

Great job buddy

[@Aleslie-w5y]

I love your video, and all that you accomplish! I’ll subscribe for sure!! Happy hunting!!

[@davesanders9203]

46 mistakes to learn from about building your own "container home"! Other than that - - - a fun video!

[@dartmart9263]

How to you keep the walls and roof from turning the place into one giant radiator and cooking you?

[@MosaicHomestead]

If you want permanent lights, build a small 12v solar set up and a E26 12v light bulb 💡 that screws into any standard light bulb socket, you can use any standard AC switch with this set up, the simple 12v solar set up will power a 12v TV also if that's all you need, the 12v set up will also run a 12v pump as well if you want to run your rain water on tap. I have videos on building 12v pumps that work great with float valve applications, I also have some videos on solar as well, you can protect your cabin by having lights go on at different times with a 12v neotech timer, I have a video on how to set up if interested.

[@stateofnatchez]

It doesn’t matter if this thing was lightly used or literally never used. You will never ever remove all of the toxic chemicals out of the wood or the paint that was originally designed to keep these things in shape over long extended periods of infestation of bugs, rodents, or just general Saltwater or chemical exposure. If you don’t believe me, look it up into exactly how these things are painted and how the floors are treated.

[@MigdaliaQuinones-p4i]

Wow 😲 beautiful ❤️😍 dude 👏👏👍👍🫶!!!

[@jmf1976jmf]

Great job but every time i watch one of these shipping containers videos i know an RV is a better choice

[@Urbanoffgrid777]

Which one is gonna last a lifetime?

[@cainpaul08]

Double pane windows have a gas between panes that help with keeping the elements out. It's not just 2 pieces of glass... good looking build though

[@kmonnier]

Dumb question, but could you put a diagonal brace from the top far point of the staircase to the lower corner of the container?

[@NathanBake]

You're collecting water after it runs through the pressure treated wood?

[@InfernosReaper]

Using rusty roofing metal of course.... Yeah, there are a few headscratchers with this project to put it nicely

[@MM-qq8eu]

Yeah..nah.. won't be drinking that water mate.

[@InfernosReaper]

@@MM-qq8eu Then what's he collecting it for? There's no flushing toilet or sink in it

[@Buck_Jones1909]

Are you including a rain catchment system, my dog distracted me so I may have missed that part about it & the awning? Thanks for this video& some great ideas!!

[@stephensmith6055]

You might consider flipping some of the deck boards over so that when they crown the water runs off instead of holing water and cupping

[@Nel33147]

My only concern with these shipping containers is that they are made of steel. Sure , they’re probably very durable and will last an age , but won’t they get too hot 🥵 in the summer and too cold 🥶 in the winter ? I could be wrong as I know very little about them.

[@Rich-ms6te]

nice job . Should be using a leather apron whilst welding to protect the twins from radiation which you do not want as life evolves.

[@boxvango9021]

Okay I'm about a minute and a half in and I'm subscribing already. You are funny.

[@mxcollin95]

Super cool idea man. 👍

[@williamrussell3811]

use a 6 foot ladder to use as an extra set of hands when lifting the 6by6 . I did that for one that was 12ft for a swing set I put together myself.

[@northrupjr5]

Good vid. Nice and clean.

[@r.hernandez6152]

Can you hear a thunderstorm pounding the container!...hail!

[@keekers]

Josh Turner has a song about rain on an old tin roof. 🤗 Lol

[@iwantosavemoney]

I always thought one of these would be neat with a ladder on the inside and a hatch for getting on the roof am debating on building one of these for deer camp

[@CarrieMtn]

Stunning

[@oracle8766]

And a trailer doesn’t?! First thing to blow over in a Florida breeze is the trailers

[@SonoraSlinger]

Man, save space and hygiene by putting an outhouse up outside somewhere.

[@carolechenowith900]

Or just go anywhere

[@ElizabethRobertson-b4z]

I was expecting thicker metal, it's really thin!

[@jailbaitandtackleoutdoors]

Cool video, thanks for sharing!

[@robertblahnik7685]

Good job.

[@patrickvernon4766]

This is badass. Gives me great vibes

[@mattwernecke2342]

Container builds are for people that don't worry about budget limitations. It just does not make sense to me

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@pamtreadway2233]

Thats awesome 👍🏻

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Nice build. What was done about the gaps between the ribs and the steel window frame?

[@efcso100]

very good job , nice work

[@MattOlshove-fk7us]

I would have put the 😮wiring behind the wall

[@nathansegovia2272]

adderral to fuel your frustration.. i felt that

[@corywadedavis]

2:21 that's an acute angle broseph

[@munchkin5674]

What will the water be used for? I don’t think that rain water collected from roofs is potable water.

[@randomCHELdad]

In this modern day and age we have sanitizers and filtration

[@munchkin5674]

@@randomCHELdad If you get enough rain…

[@oldphart-zc3jz]

@@randomCHELdad Which does not necessarily get all the chemicals...

[@randomCHELdad]

@oldphart-zc3jz So distill it?

[@ericjohnson9929]

Why no thermal break under the flooring? It looks like you went right over the bottom of container.

[@jasonlagud3483]

Thats awesome

[@sikosis999]

. . . .a sand blaster . . . . a plasma torch . . . . and some structural engineering before you kill someone.

[@ainokea4u]

10:38 Gravity isn't working against you since it doesn't exist. Density, however is working against you since the plywood is denser than the air (aether).

[@jasonlagud3483]

I'm watching this as if it's some new invention but it's just a trailer

[@slaugh77ify]

Your video is hilarious, but good info!

[@honeybadgerbob9427]

Personally, I would just buy a good used single wide trailer. Shipping containers are NOT constructed to be houses, they do not meet code, they sweat, require massive shoring up etc.

[@arturengler5406]

Can you do a video that focuses more on the electrical and plumbing?

[@tomickes409]

Sure and all....... BUTTTTT>>> Isn't it just eaisier, cheeper and more insulative to make it the old fashion way.... You know ... with wood ?

[@keekers]

Around here a flat roof isn't smart. How hard would it be to add a sloped roof?

[@deadpatriot8047]

Great job on the video man really cool shit

[@davidinghram2494]

Looks fine to me.

[@ronb6182]

I would like to get one on my NC property for 2500. They cost way more. The shipping cost about that. 73

[@elmehdidziri7801]

the arabic tag in the container United Arab Shipping Company

[@JonCurlee-o3p]

Looks like the restroom that disappeared from the park

[@cannyexplorer5357]

It’s the same size as the housing they now build in U.K. and charge £350K, also no outdoor space and even your car cannot be parked on the property but in a carpark down the roadway.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is epic.

[@vikkbryant9305]

Suggested a little more improvement on the walls inside. Otherwise. Great work !!

[@jimf1964]

So you left the original flooring in and just put decorative on top? Also, you didn’t weld any beams in to give support where you cut doors and windows? I’ve heard that cutting things like doors can reduce the strength.

[@kntwing23]

containers get hot over summer time?

[@maryyudes4884]

Cool 😎 ❤

[@p49N]

Fun build. Do you own a hard hat?

[@Misfit-from-Zanti]

Should have the door open towards the wall. What about the top deck.? Do you plan on putting railing.?

[@ronaldtreitner1460]

never understand why people would even consider living in these things on a hot day those things turn into an oven its not efficient at all considering how much extra power you'd need just to cool it in the summer.