Publisher's Synopsis
Would you like to learn how to create the house of your dreams from the ground up and live extremely sustainably without spending an outrageous sum of money? Continue reading if "YES," as this book will direct you to your first container house. Living off the grid and having a home that requires almost little maintenance is possible with shipping container homes. This book will teach you everything you need to know to plan, design, and construct your own unique shipping container home from the ground up, from the floor plans to the finished product, all with clear, step-by-step illustrated directions. Reading this book will teach you:
A General Overview On Container Homes includes a chapter with helpful information that will be very helpful to you when beginning your first project.
A simple Step-By-Step procedure to help you with any project-related topic
How to Plan Your Project Effectively, including how to decide whether to use a new or used container, set a budget, and verify all applicable zoning rules and permits to ensure that you always comply with the law.
The Best Method For Getting Your Site And Foundation Ready, so you may learn how to get everything ideal and prepared to begin constructing a container home that will last you a lifetime and even more.
How to Choose a Good Shipping Container and Place It includes a chapter outlining the various container types, their costs, how to assess a container's condition, and how to ship and place it. By following these instructions, you can be sure to spend your money on the ideal container for your needs and never waste a cent.
A step-by-step guide on how to clean, prep, and isolate your container will help you get it ready for the next thing you'll learn, which is how to install all the utilities, including the electrical system, water lines and drains, telephone line, and alternative energy sources.
There are many floor plan ideas available that you may use as inspiration to design virtually endless layouts for your ideal, very lovely, and warm home.
Even if you have no prior building expertise, this book will help you realize your dream of having a container home.
Why are you holding out?
You'll finally be able to live off the grid, sustainably, and in an area that is entirely yours thanks to this book.
