TOTAL COST for My Container Home! Grand Total Price Breakdown Shipping Container Home!

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[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

More videos coming soon!

[@kathleenwindsor5679]

Wow! You did a fabulous job! With you, if you can hire her out the drywall energy, definitely do it. I had to do a lot of drywall after hurricane Sandy. There was nobody around to hire because their houses got damaged also. Wound up coming out great but it was a horrible job. Lol good luck to you!

[@rodsdiy9631]

Inflation doesn't reverse. You did a much better job than A LIFE UNCONTAINED jokers who have taken over 3 years to build their "OF GRID CABIN". I think you're real and they are a work, like that one youtube who did the Van Life think and it turned out she was connected with KZbin Execs. Awesome Home

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@rodsdiy9631 I appreciate your compliments 👍

[@Pharaohscrown]

Where did you source your shipping containers?

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@Pharaohscrown back in 2019. I got them from a guy who owned an 18 wheeler delivery shipping business. He used containers to transport goods and naturally had a bunch of spare containers laying around which he sold as a side thing

[@JonnyDarcko]

This is the first home build Ive ever seen that doesn't hide anything and actually lets you know what it is and how much. Bravo man.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂👍

[@Salih.EduBlock]

Yes. Years of click bait has me jaded until I saw this. Nice 😊

[@lennyvaudo2020]

Nice job bud Having lil trouble trying pull down to save what I doing wrong Thanks again and what a job you did

[@prettynatural1973]

Awesome

[@andreawood2805]

Great job, love this

[@ShadowLancer128]

For 80K, I would be *extremely* thankful to just have a home and not have a ton of mortgage debt. You managed to buy a house for hundreds of thousands of dollars less than what everyone else around you has paid. and now because you built the house, you're also going to save thousands of dollars on future home maintenance because you know how to repair it. Good on you! You're an example for everyone, in my opinion!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

I'm certainly happy with the final cost. It came out to more than I guesstimated early on, but I'm still happy and you're right: it was within the budget of my savings and thus I didn't have to take out a mortgage that would've added $150,000 extra on top or more?

[@candicanejane1146]

Agreed

[@maureenjossick429]

And don’t forget the land now bought added in the cost as well!! That’s an excellent spend!!!

[@deanzeliteenterprise8052]

Need help

[@chrisvela4860]

My goal was to use 100k. I'm so down to go along this route

[@marcielynn4886]

Bought my land for 3 grand, bought a construction office for 5 grand, moved and set it up on my land for 3 grand. Spent another 3 grand for infrastructure. I've been living in it off the grid for free for 25 years now, no rent, no utilities in Hawaii.

[@toddtomaszewski4626]

$14K. That's awesome 👍😎

[@calitovegas408]

that could not be done at that price these days

[@Thewalkinggamergaming]

There’s a pice like that here I’m thinking about doing the same thing

[@akira5982]

You must be old as fuck coz shit aint that cheap anymore, add 25years worth of inflation to ur 14k

[@derrickwilliams9034]

Property tax and size of land?

[@weareone7315]

For anyone thinking of doing this. Just know that when it’s yours, your build, and your ideas. It becomes more than just a home. It becomes a part of you. Because you had a lot to do with this creation that went from an idea, to something that is now physically there. The feeling is something you can’t describe. It’s amazing

[@visualaddictions906]

FINALLY.. someone who doesn't beat around the bush.! Like how you laid it out, kept it simple but Informative. Bravo.! Thank you for sharing, and it turned out Beautiful, in my opinion.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Cool 👍

[@bobbiekincaid1843]

Check out "Life Uncontained" this couple did the same thing

[@sasha219]

Ultimately, you have saved yourself thousands over the life of your home by doing the work yourself. Not only will you be able to repair/maintain the property, but also you building this for yourself you probably have a higher quality build. Having it built by a company you have no control over the quality of the work. By building it for yourself I'm certain that you took the time to do things right and not cut corners to hit some kind of deadline. Having that kind of security in knowing things were done right is absolutely priceless!

[@donalddennis2644]

Bro, the world needs this information. So many people want to do this, but don't know how to do it. Continue the educate, it's appreciated.

[@dankymemerson237]

As a dude who's looking to buy his way to freedom starting with a mostly self sufficient tiny home, just the numbers and scale of this provides so much information man wow. Thank you for the time you put in this.

[@patrickprendergast9589]

me 2 what state is this in

[@joshuasmith2504]

It's in FL

[@Selfpaideatz]

This is why I started watching this video and got the idea to go mortgage free but some of these channels get you deterred from your original plan by spending a half a million or more on there container home like what’s the point . You suppose to be saving not paying more but you got me back on track sir thank you!!!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Lol yeah.

[@ricardokennedy9320]

Good part of it is doing the grunt work yourself and learning a few skills 😅

[@customz13]

Just purchased our land and this is exactly what we were planning to do! It's a blessing to watch your video breakdown. We are still trying to decide how many containers we want to go with. Have seen so many designs, but your 3D models are outstanding. Might need to get some ideas and a 3D model for us. Thanks for the wonderful information!

[@shannondelima3028]

What state? I just bought a 5 acre plot in FL that has two shipping containers on it I want to do up!

[@KennyHrlms-ey2vy]

Fact! I'd like to build some kind of "castle" if you will with these!

[@snookwestwest2298]

​@@shannondelima3028What area did you buy your property? I'm in Florida also.

[@shannondelima3028]

@@snookwestwest2298 I'm in Vero beach, you?

[@snookwestwest2298]

@shannondelima3028 I'm in Land O Lakes. I'm 30 minutes north of Tampa.

[@damvid21]

You should be really proud man, not just cos of your amazing house build, but also for being so far ahead of the curve mentally than most people.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesstrain72]

In a sea of KZbin excess. This guy does a great job of being authentic. Super nice and informative...

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

ok 👍

[@ap2179]

Just came across your channel. All I can say is THANK YOU tremendously for sharing actual real world prices with us. So many channels just get people to watch their beautiful house videos n then act super secretive 🤫🤫 about the price 🤨 Either people can afford it or not but at least you let us see the financial truth of it. 👍🏽

[@acebensen4626]

Thanks! I really appreciate your overview. No bs, no gimmicks, just straight to the point and informative!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@julesnagbunga1204]

I may have missed some aspects that seemed to be missing in your breakdown. In Australia, all container homes must be on a full concrete pad. They must also be fully insulated as shipping containers are freezing in winter and hot in summer. Connection to water, electricity, gas, and sewage must be carried out by licensed trades people. All plans must be submitted to the shire council. There must also be hardwired smoke alarms, exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen, and any other safety requirements met in the area you want to place the structure.

[@brandonavery8080]

This dude is the man. He’s so exact in his calculations. This man wasn’t joking around with this

[@mike-sk2li]

I'm a framer / roofer by trade. I'm starting on my traditional home in spring. Lucky me I basically received all the lumber /shingles, nails and even electrical wire for free. Only took 4 years of taking scrap off job site's.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Lucky you indeed 🙂👍

[@RyanWiley]

One piece at a time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmLMaIyneZqAfck

[@---Avalon---Sky---]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer May I ask where you are located,?Would you be interested in aquiring 6 empty 45ft containers with wheels, for free?You would have act quick,they are located in the northeast,near a major highway.It might be worth transporting them,or you could buy a acre of rural land maybe 2 hours away,might be cheaper.You did a great job.Wish I could have one,my father left 3 acres,that is empty,only has a few apple trees and goats from a neighbor grazing.Take care,God Bless🕯️🙏🕊️

[@isamsaba8098]

@@---Avalon---Sky--- I will take them!

[@---Avalon---Sky---]

@@isamsaba8098 Hi I think they are gone. Sorry about that.🕊️🙏🕯️

[@DubYaJsWorld]

In the end, no mortgage... priceless!!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

$100,000 more in the interest alone? $200,000? Easily these days.

[@maxlee6986]

The best part is that you can easily upgrade it! Whenever you saved up enough money you can put another floor on top of it or attach one or two more containers by its side!

[@charpnatl]

This video is amazing, and very easy to watch and listen to. You’ve created an awesome home! We did two construction projects ( a new construction entry Foyer and a major renovation of a detached 2000 sf garage) during 2021. We came in just over your total for both projects. The lumber price increase was RIDICULOUS! Even after lumber production started again the prices didn’t fall. I’m excited to see how the house performs in the future and also what you’ll do next!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thanks and cool info about your own build

[@luisvilla799]

Generally that's how it works car prices are never gonna fall again even a depression

[@omatseyenanna6768]

This is my first time seeing your channel, you are a very smart man . Gain a lot of knowledge from this , I have been researching container homes for years now and this is by far the best information I have gotten, keep up the good work man , and enjoy every second living in your new home , you’ve earned it indeed . Peace be upon your property.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@neilreid2298]

Fantastic story and vid. Job well done, bud. For a very attractive price, you have a home totally paid for, it's literally bullet proof and incredibly solid. It's the design you wanted, and maintenance should be quite low. Bonus- you're taking the time to help others with the skills and knowledge that only come from OJT. I tip my hat to you, young man.

[@johnowens5342]

You have small bullets :)

[@badger6817]

When the universe whispers in your ear, you would do well to listen... and you certainly did that You did a fantastic job...well done sir

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Nice words, thanks

[@kittmiller2212]

I think you did an amazing job, and 81k+ is a wonderful price, I'm so impressed, You chose the right time, with amazing plan. Best of luck with the gardens, and the animals, you could have a radical orchard as well.

[@tyrasuleyma]

That house is amazing and the budget is actually super good. I wish i could do something like that.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thanks 👍

[@starspun345]

This is a great intro video for anybody interested in container homes. Taking us through the layers and cost steps helps us to envision. I would have to outsource the labour but in the U.K. slightly smaller, probably looking around the same expense. Gonna keep note of your email.

[@LizziLou0007]

You built yourself a beautiful home, that if you needed to later you can expand. Absolute genius. Excellent job.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

It would be interesting if I ever end up expanding my house with another container, how I would go about placing it etc.

[@LizziLou0007]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer I am sure you will come up with something just as good.

[@lionelhowell4972]

once folks get rid of the MORTGAGE then the real living begins...

[@debunkinghistory214]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer Given the layout I'd probably put a small spiral staircase in one of the corners by the doors and then add 2-3 containers on top, maybe with some kind of secondary access point on the outside to bring furniture in etc. I'm sure the foundation could support that no problem. Then I might pop out the roof in part of the upstairs for additional headroom and light.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@debunkinghistory214 it's a good question. I was thinking yesterday that one additional 40 foot container on top of the back container would look weird....but then. I thought if I made the rest of the roof surface a large deck with rails....could make that 4th container on top look more balanced

[@beatrixjones2982]

I’m really glad that I clicked on your video. We are considering building my husband a shop using shipping containers. I’ll shoot you a message and email. We are building a new home, horse barn, pool , pool house and a separate guest house. I’m looking forward to seeing this 3D program at work.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Ok 🙂

[@johnathansawyer8736]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS! This is exactly the vid I've been looking for. Hopefully in the next year, I'll be starting on my first container home.

[@taranote]

This was extremely informative and transparent! Thank you!

[@ericstainz9072]

Great job keeping track of even the small costs. Thank you for this video.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂👍

[@dianemoore2945]

At any rate it’s still less than a new build or an existing home cost. This is very insightful for me. I am looking for land right now, and have considered doing the shipping container or prefab or Hemp Crete process. Finding a dedicated construction crew would be the hardest part. Thanks for the rundown!❤ I’ll be watching to see what is next.

[@cheif10thumbs]

Did you consider structural steel for the interior framing? That's running about 60% less than dimensional lumber in some parts of North America. That's the only question I had. Thanks for a great video. Very informative.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

I did. I believe when I was getting the plans for the home made in 2019 I saw lumber and metal framing was about the same price. So I went with lumber. Did not end up ordering lumber until 2021....

[@rubennino2885]

I thought about that too

[@madizm05]

100% true and more solid.Only bad thing about it is treating the steel with anti rust corrosion so the steel can stay intact for years to come ,but still a great job well done .

[@deannarounds134]

@@madizm05..how can we get info on anti-rust corrosion treatment?

[@battlebob7241]

Great work on the whole project. Plain grey or flat black, I can't tell what color you painted the outside. Either way, I'm liking the earth tones. You are right about the value in learning new skills. It helps you do more in life. Because once you know... you know.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂👍

[@datdamndavisboy]

GREAT F’N VIDEO!! I love the transparency and truth contained in your video. My Wife and I have watched since the first video. Congratulations and we will be looking for more videos!!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thanks a lot

[@cjhan47]

I built a deck late 2019 early 2020 and lumber was already super high. I didn't pay $6 per 2x4 but I did pay over $5 each. Wood has been high for some time now. But you got super prices for those containers and for that beautiful lot.

[@dcrewakds]

I remembered when you first started! Amazing job! Looks beautiful. Now you have the experience to even coach!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@mstsweeney16]

Maybe you should travel at the buyers expense to do their container homes ? I definitely love the idea. You did an A-mazing job ! 👏🏻

[@sol3cito33]

You earned my respect when speaking the truth: circus! Wonderful home you have built, hats off to you! Greetings from Hungary!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thanks 👍

[@ChristopherSloane]

I think the best part of this would be your massive sense of satisfaction in completing this. BTW what are you doing for internet?

[@thiscobhouse]

Congratulations! I'm really happy for you man. Been following you since your RedPill channel. Great build! Looking forward to the next steps in your homestead journey.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thanks a lot. 😉😉👍

[@knowbettertv]

You've inspired me to follow the path. The first step is to find the land. Oh, and do more of the deep-dive research. Thanks for sharing a realistic view of the construction of a container home.

[@juliebennett7966]

It really is incredible to see what you've accomplished here, and in such little time! It all looks fantastic xxX ❤️ Xxx

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

thanks :)

[@juliebennett7966]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer it also sounds like you've made a very good investment!

[@lionelhowell4972]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer as a remodeler, I have found that Home Depot has much higher prices for ALL materials that you displayed than Menards. and the quality is the same or better!!!! but good job on the build!!!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@lionelhowell4972 I got the back staircase rails from Menards. I did like a lot of the prices I saw on Menards but the problem is they are located so far from me that shipping costs often made it not cost effective. I'm sure there are wholesale sources for materials that professional builders use that even beat Home Depot bit sometimes they require business licenses etc

[@lionelhowell4972]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer that was my other assumption that maybe there was one, but just too far away adding in fuel cost. here in MN, they have 2 stores that are called Habitat for Humanity Re-use centers that sell everything for homes. new and used materials donated by remodelers, and construction companies from lumber to appliances at unbelievable prices that cannot be beaten anywhere. I know it is irrelevant to your build, but just a thought.. if others are reading your posts they should always look for alternative inventory in other places also like you did to keep costs down even more..

[@ttinogadol]

Excellent work Bro!! The specifications of the costs with the land are good, hard work more worth it. Good luck and keep up the projects

[@rob2957stargazer]

The end project is awesome. Even with inflated prices, you still have an excellent investment.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@stevesly7954]

I haven't seen one of your videos in years I look up the cost of shipping container homes and you were the first person on the feed

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Lucky you

[@stevesly7954]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer do you have a channel where you talk about redpill stuff

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@stevesly7954 yeah it's on Odyssey

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Though brace yourself cuz my content these days is quite extreme lol

[@cindycampbell807]

I think you did very good job I’d really like to try this right now I’m looking for land and the price for everything I think was well worth it

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Cool 👍

[@vanniyoung1]

Think im gonna do this. Already have land so it should be cheaper. I would love to build a community. This is wonderful.

[@latonyajones1734]

I love this! You had a very valid point because you brought your vision to life you know what it takes to sustain it. Congratulations

[@cillabarrett6051]

Thanks for sharing. Im in N Z and what you've shown is gonna help many to use and build like yours. Cheers

[@ColoradoForestBeings]

So happy for you!!! No mortgage and you can grow food year round! The fruits are going to be epic!!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂👍

[@qqqcalls]

Man, I have not seen you on KZbin in years since your classic viral video. Good to see you are still going strong.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂👍

[@nickschaps4022]

Great video, I wish I lived somewhere that would facilitate building a house on this type of foundation, unfortunately with the weather we have in the northern Midwest we are too cold for this. My wife and I are looking at building a steel post frame shop/house on a geothermal slab. Looking forward to possibly creating a KZbin series on it. Again, love the breakdown on costs!

[@SniperUSMC]

Good for you! You also don't have to pay those crooked bankers.saving at least $1,500 per month in house payments. Awesome job, awesome video!

[@pete5137]

Great video...great editing...no bullshit...straight to the point...very informative...good job bro !

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂👍

[@SuperLuciaandrade]

This is exactly what my husband and I are going to do. We’ve just bought some land and we’re going to buy containers because we’re moving so those containers will be coming home we’re talking six containers that’s gonna be pretty big but yeah I love this idea I’ve always had this idea for years and years and now it’s going to happen and yes me and chickens and my fruit and veg garden is also happening self-contained take care of my kids and have enough food so we can be self-sufficient and that’s what life is now I understand a lot of people want to buy land were there from but some of us have to move countries and have a better quality of life and the UK is definitely not the place for us anymore. Yeah great thank you so much for the information its absolutely crucial on how we want to start our first container build and will help us a lot on our journey . Take care I’ll be watching. Can’t wait to watch what you make next ? Hope it’s a chicken coop or easy just buying one ? Or the next best thing all the bits of wood left over from the build could also build you a coop ? Take care of those bears ? We are off to South Africa so we’ll definitely have other guests trying to visit our chicken coop 😅who knows it could be naughty monkeys they love to get into the house and just rob you blind ? 😊. Good luck thanks again and I’ll be waiting for the next adventure.👍🏼✝️✌🏻

[@FAZAH_OFFICIAL]

I'm so so proud of you my brother..you don't know how much your work has been a great inspiration for us..been following from day one and yes if you did it..I can still do it..thanks ❤️

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@rickyrivera3504]

Keep it up brother u doing a great job!! 🥃🍺🥃🍺🥃🍺🍺🥃🍺🍺🥃🍺🥃

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@rickyrivera3504 thanks

[@HiepNguyen-zs4up]

That’s a great investment as home prices climbing to record highs most people will end up homeless!!! This is a very good informative video for the younger generation to think about investing in land!!!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

They have gone up a lot, haven't they

[@The_Handsom_Italian]

I bought my house in 2019 for $300,000 and it's worth almost double that now only 2 1/2 years later.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@williamchapman316]

most informative container build on KZbin smart man

[@davidgamboa918]

I live in commifornia. None of this is possible where I live. Zoning laws, building permits, inspections, utilities, property tax. Everybody wants a piece.

[@mille8jr]

That’s capitalism, not communism my friend.

[@mrbeastreacts8020]

Very good job building your home that would never burn to the ground, nor can lift up by a hurricane (if welded on the concrete plates).

[@SXVWT]

credit where credit's due It was for sure a wild ride. Keep the vids coming. The best is yet to come!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thanks

[@PeterSedesse]

around 1978 when i was in the treehut building phase.. a 2x4 was exactly $1. and later when i first started driving gas was $1 per gallon .. coincidence but memorable.

[@imustbreaku6926]

This is the first video of yours I’ve watched, so I apologize of you’ve already discussed this…but how difficult was it to get local permitting for this type of construction?

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Not hard in my county because they already allowed shipping container homes here. I still had to get engineered plans and a PE stamp

[@chrisw3421]

Right now at H.D. 2x4 cost $8.25 and 3/4 subfloor plywood is $85.00... crazy! This is the cost in Buffalo, NY

[@canadianbird1185]

below $100k! This is done excellent!!👍👍 Like that you’ve realistically planned out to just one-story building. And make it worth the build. Awesome job sir! two story container boxes just snowballs cost. 🤮 seen plenty of guys that go way over budget because of that.

[@miamoore1666]

Ty, ty, ty, Finally someone answering the question we ALL want to know. How much is it, lol. Sick of these videos that don’t give price.

[@Motoz77747]

Awesome dude, Americans are gonna have to learn to become more self reliant again if things keep going the way they are.

[@kathydean6097]

Thanks for your honesty. A lot of people lack this. You did a good job. I am interested in owning a container home.

[@JeanLewis-y6c]

I'd love a container home yet found sites selling them for 10 k then finding a peice of land to rent it of and planning permission

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Thanks!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍👍

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Thank you for that. Seen a lot of your videos, great stuff

[@Max78912]

really inspirational getting the American dream for a fraction of the cost because you worked hard

[@MrThedirtyduo]

I'm remember your old channels . Much love ❤

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂

[@anticommiecop8681]

As a former General Contractor from Florida that’s outrageous!! My first house cost me $8500.00 excluding furniture, appliances and land which was $3000.00 for an acre. I done all the work myself at 17. Built more for less perk’s of being a contractor. I’ve built house’s much cheaper with the only cost being septic and well. Those day’s are gone. Now retired to an island in Southeast Asia. But great Job!! Oh my first house was 28x36.

[@tannerebeling1056]

Yeah your generation had it really good when it came to prices of home ownership and lack of inflation. Too bad that same generation pissed it away for the future ones

[@otaku_mclovin4209]

@@tannerebeling1056 can't blame a whole generation for the handiwork of corrupt politicians and a congress without term limits. Fault of the leadership. Not it's people.

[@willbass2869]

Damn fine job. Ya' done good. You should be rightfully proud of your accomplishment. Very nice of you to document the journey for all of us and for $$ breakdown. Thanks

[@marielstewart8765]

Information to get to you

[@lotusbloomingmusic7886]

Like how you led with the numbers first. I’m gonna keep watching just because of that 👍🏽

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Ok

[@johngutormson9619]

To save room for walls. Get steel studs and turn them sideways.

[@Youngin_-zb4ze]

Even with inflation on prices that still isn’t a bad price for a BEAUTIFUL HOME!!! That’s PAID for!, no mortgage, rent anything!….it’s awesome man!

[@ARTWV]

Howdy, you did a great job man you place is really nice. It feels good knowing you did everything yourself and like you said if something goes wrong you know exactly where everything is.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

True 🙂👍

[@ARTWV]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer I looked into getting a couple to put on my property for storage. How do they hold up with moisture? If you know, I know you tore them apart to build for your house.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@ARTWV I spray foamed mine so I'm not concerned about condensation on the container steel, if that's what you're referring to

[@ARTWV]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer You won’t have any problems. Your house will be standing in 100 years without those problems. I’m wondering about a container without anything done to it if I would have moisture problems if I use it for storage.

[@katrinaclinton7368]

Nice presentation. Really liked the honest detail of cost broken down for everything and your marketing strategy for your services. Best of luck to you with all your animals and your Hampstead💕🌸

[@davidperkins605]

Absolutely fantastic, I wish I could do something like that in the UK, but it's so expensive to buy land alone, looking forward to more vids, 👍

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@SpookyTrue]

I shared this with my son, maybe inspire him. He looked for over a year for a house and couldn’t find anything so he is now renting an apartment… someone down the rd has a little over 2 acres for sale and they want over $50,000…. Insane..

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Wow

[@PhoenixFiyah]

Thanks for the update!! You did an awesome job

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

I appreciate it.

[@michaelhayes7471]

When I was twenty I took a job building house's for a construction company I worked that job for a year then went back to doing what I do I'm sixty now an when I'm over covid I will put those skills to work again

[@michaeljochem829]

Great video!! well done man, this gives me a lot of insight for my family and I. I'm wanting to do the same thing, find a nice piece of land and make our mark on it.

[@hsteeves]

I'm young, I'm turning 22, I am going to be attending a carpentry course to hopefully get my red seal. I'm very minimalist when it comes to homes and whatnot. I don't need anything big. This seems like an option I'd be willing to take on in my future, the only issue is money. Saving up enough to be able to pull off something like this. This video gives me hope though.

[@aquib91]

The thing is, generally speaking, once cost prices go up, they don’t go back down.

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

We'll see

[@iamtheoffenderofall]

Lumber came back down for a spell but went back up due to Biden blaming everything on something in Europe. In my area it came back down cause demand went down.

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

I can't believe you got that land for just $11.600!!! Unbelieveable!!! Land like that, on which I could build a house would be at least £50,000 in the UK!!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Rural land went up in the US as well, since the "health scare" of 2020

[@eddieknight8392]

there is even cheaper land available else where in the country...all depends on how far your willing to commute for work....

[@margiechism]

Great Job ■ wonderful home design; built to last

[@jon-paulcampbell9718]

Good job, self-sufficient is the future, thanks for showing us how we should change our perception of the world we or living in now, for the world as really changed in the short time of just two years and it's going to keep on changing when the interest rates start to go up

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

👍

[@learnwithjahsun]

GREAT JOB! Beautiful home - so happy for you!

[@HoneySoooFly]

I most definitely subscribed…finally someone who kept it real and very transparent..really appreciate you for that…thank you so much..great home great build

[@johnathanfarrar7849]

When you positioned the 3 containers side by side, how did you keep them connected. Did you weld the 3 units together? How did you connect each container on the inside once you cut out the walls? I guess my concern is the sealing up part between the 3 containers?

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

That's a whole extensive topic in and of itself.... probably too complex to explain in a comment

[@johnathanfarrar7849]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer you have a way to contact you by email?

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@johnathanfarrar7849 yes, you can see my email in this video's description

[@elperrocovero]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer can you make a video about it

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

@@elperrocovero I probably should. I do have footage of it.

[@sunshinepleasants344]

I wish I was this handy, I would have to hire help unfortunately. However, with the rescission hitting home values hard and now that business's are catching up and receiving goods there should be a good price correction in products.... I guess this may balance how much I would end up paying a contractor to help me :)

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Maybe, yeah

[@Maester0]

Man I gotta get one of these for real for real!

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

🙂

[@Ridendrty]

You have given yourself a tremendous advantage. Well done young man💪

[@justkidding7523]

I watched your last tour video and I’m just amazed. $81K is fantastic, imo. Did you paint the outside of your home yourself? What type of paint did you use on the exterior?

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Yes I did paint it myself. It's paint by PPG Timeless, called Elegant Charcoal, flat/matte

[@scottkerlee4849]

A lot of great information, my wife and I are moving towards 5 40ft. container home thanks for the detailed cost

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

Cool

[@zechariahsalisbury6029]

Looks nice. I am curious why you used so much lumber for framing and structure though. My understanding is that one of the main advantages to using shipping containers is their structural capacity and strength. Also, lumber prices are still high. :/

[@thinkoutsidethecontainer]

It's possible my structural engineering overbuilt my design. But I'm not a structural engineer and this isn't structural advice.

[@zechariahsalisbury6029]

@@thinkoutsidethecontainer LOL okay, fair enough man.

[@bitkrusher5948]

If it fails your engineer is liable.Also cutouts eliminate any structural integrity you may gain from the container designed to take and stack loads at four corners.

[@ROMExPRIME]

The studs are for creating a thermal break as well, somewhere to put insulation. Also serves to put ductwork for water and electrical and a means to place drywall. And like the other commenter said, if you make a cut into any wall of a shipping container, it needs to be braced with something like lumber.

[@zechariahsalisbury6029]

So where the cutouts are you would need a standard 16" on center stud wall, sure, but wherever there aren't any it seems like you could do less. Also, since he has multiple shipping containers put together, the combined strength of basically double steel walls in places should be stronger than a stud wall anyway. Theoretically, that's where your savings comes in with shipping container houses. I've seen other people that use more like 1x or as a place to fasten drywall and such, after spray foam, then a stud wall to separate then bathroom. They also just had cutouts for the windows and a door, not as open of a floor plan. Anyway, that's why I asked my original question because it seems like that would cancel out most of the acclaimed benefits, cost wise at least. The plus side is that in the current market, his return on investment potential cancels this out, but it peaks my interest that he was told to basically double up on materials in some areas of the house. I mean these shipping containers go through a lot more than bad weather with their originally intended uses.