We recently had a project to modify a container for a client. Here are pictures as the project progressed. The goal was to have 2 holes cut and framed for vents, a hole cut and framed (and left open) and a man-door on a one-trip/”new” 20’ container. First, the holes marked off and are cut. One of ...

You want a container. Maybe for a single reason, maybe for a lot of reasons. Maybe you are using it just to keep some safe safe and dry away from where it is now or maybe you’re planning to make a house of a bunch of them. But do you know what size you want? Today we look at your different options. ...

We have written before that containers can be buried for a root cellar or storm shelter. Click here for previous posts and videos. However, rarely do we get a picture of our warnings coming scarily true. In a recent story out of Florida, the police found a container buried under shed. Floridians ...

As everyone is bracing for winter, there is always need for more storage space. Maybe you have thought about a container, but are torn on how to use it. Two great options are to use one as a stand-alone shed to store equipment, grain or hay, or add one on next to your barn, shop or other building. ...

This week we’re going to spotlight a very useful specialty container – the 20’ open-side container. Open-sides are a really great option when you need to have full access on the 20’ side of a container. They have 2 standard doors like a standard 20’ container plus they have two bi-fold doors that ...

Sure, you see them sitting around near ports and rail ramps. But how exactly are containers used for shipping? Check out this video that shows how goods go from a factory in China to a Target in California. You can see how they are filled up, loaded on ships, taken out of the port and brought to ...

In a recent visit to our partner in Chicago who does great modification work, I was able to preview their new product line – pre-made fire training containers. Using container for fire training is not new. In fact, I’ve written about that before. But what is great about this product is that they ...

In the aftermath of the Earthquake in Haiti, relief organizations started bringing in much-needed supplies. At that time, there were many organizations trying to figure out how to creating housing out of containers. While containers are a flexible option perfect for such a project, making it a ...

Shipping a container is a daunting undertaking if you have not done it before. But fret not, we’re here to get you on the right track! When you are shipping a container there are a series of questions to help you ask yourself to get pointed in the right direction. 1) Do you want to do all of this ...

Fully refurbished containers are a great find. Most of the time when buying containers, you get a used container with some rust, some dents, the shipping line’s paint and markings. While they are great, wind- and water-tight containers, they leave something to be desired in the looks department. ...

Toronto and Brooklyn are both home to container markets. Container markets are a planned market made of containers. Vendors buy or rent their space and the venue provides extras like seating areas, etc. Scadding Court Community Centre in Toronto is even holding sessions on how to start your own ...

Several years ago, before there was Super Cubes, I worked for another container company. I helped a woman who loved to stargaze in New Mexico and wanted to build a cabin so she could spend more time there. Sheryl bought two containers from me. One was to house her water tank and the other to serve ...

You want an office container. Maybe because you need to move it around. Maybe because you think they look great. Maybe because you aren’t zoned for more than that. All are great reasons for using a container as an office. You know what you want in terms of doors and windows. But now you need the ...

Already this year we have seen devastating tornados. With the unusual winter and now early spring, forecasts call for a record number of storms and tornados. Many people in storm-prone areas are looking to protect themselves. Maybe you are one of them. A storm shelter seems like a good idea. But ...

You’re planning out your container. You can picture just where you want to put it. You can picture how you’ll fill it. But how close is the picture in your head to the measurements of the actual container? We have this info on our website, but sometimes it is nice to have it a few places! See the ...

If you are here, you have probably been hunting around on the internet, looking for prices. And, I’m guessing that you are frustrated that no one just puts their price right on their website. I’m here to explain why. Pricing is based on several factors – where the container is located, what size ...

As winter winds down and spring construction plans heat up, it is a great time to think about jobsite containers. Does your construction company have a fleet of containers? If not, here are 4 ways jobsite containers can help you. Storage. The most obvious use. Containers are great for storing ...

We are very excited today to have a guest author to the Saner Container. This author not only lives in a container home, he has shown it to the world on MTV's "Cribs". Sam Glassberg presented his home on "Cribs", showing off the versatility and eco-friendly aspects of their shipping container home. ...

So you want to insulate your container. It seems like it should be easy, but the biggest question to ask yourself is which way is best for me? Today we're going to talk about four different styles of insulation: traditional roll insulation, spray foam insulation, foam board insulation and ...

Container architecture is taking off by leaps and bounds, but for a basic office, nothing could be easier than a container office! Here are 5 great things about container offices: 1) Container offices are portable. Even if you don’t need to move the office often, you at least have the option with a ...

Containers move. Containers make great, green, building blocks. But what about containers making great, gree building blocks that move? Well, for those of you who want to take your container building on the road, we have some ideas for you! Container Café EDIT: Please note that La Boite Cafe has ...