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How Safe Are Container Homes?
How safe are container homes? Learn about container selection, contamination concerns, fire safety, and why shipping container homes can be just as safe as traditional houses.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Mar 54 min read
Container Homes 101 - Classification, Zoning & Permits
Before buying a container home, learn how permitting works in unrestricted land, unincorporated areas, and within city limits and how MicroBox ensures full compliance. Container home classification, zoning & permits.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Mar 44 min read
You Most Likely Live in a Cardboard House, Here’s Mine
Is your house made out of cardboard? Mine sure is. A majority of new homes in the south are wrapped in “code compliant” cardboard sheathing instead of plywood or OSB. Learn how this is possible and why we’re better off living in shipping containers.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Mar 34 min read
Lot Planning - Sunlight Can Make or Break a Home
Sunlight alone can make or break a home. At MicroBox, we build around the environment, which involves considering all of the external factors that make a living space comfortable. Let us handle the tough task of balancing privacy and comfort on your next container home build.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Mar 23 min read
How Long Do Container Homes Last?
How long do container homes last? Learn the realistic lifespan of shipping container homes, what affects durability, and how proper foundation, insulation, and rust prevention can help them last 40–50+ years.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 283 min read
What to Consider When Placing a Container Home on a Property with an Existing House
Adding a container ADU to your property? Understand electric meter requirements, septic sizing, sewer impact fees, zoning rules, and foundation classification. Here’s what to consider when placing a container home on a property with an existing house.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 204 min read
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Container Home
Before buying a container home, understand zoning rules, real costs, structural integrity, financing hurdles, and whether downsizing is right for you. Here is everything you need to know before buying a container home.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 184 min read
Do Banks Finance Shipping Container Homes?
Do banks finance shipping container homes? Learn how shipping container homes qualify for mortgages, what lenders look for, and how to improve your approval chances.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 173 min read
Looking for a Storm Shelter? Check Out StormBox by MicroBox Homes
Discover StormBox shipping container storm shelters. Built from heavy-gauge steel, they provide superior above-ground protection against civil unrest, severe weather and strong winds.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 123 min read
How to Maintain a Shipping Container Home (And How It Differs From a Traditional House)
Learn how to maintain a shipping container home, how it differs from traditional houses, and what makes steel homes lower maintenance and built to last.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 103 min read
Maintaining an Off-Grid Shipping Container Home: What to Expect
Off-grid container homes require unique maintenance. Learn how to care for solar, batteries, water systems, septic, and backup power equipment.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 102 min read
8 Myths About Shipping Container Homes
Are container homes really cheap, unsafe, or uncomfortable? We break down the most common myths and explain the real truths behind container living.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 93 min read
How New Construction Quality Is Declining and Why a Handcrafted Shipping Container Home Is a Smarter Alternative
Why are new homes being built so poorly? Explore the decline in U.S. construction quality and how handcrafted container homes by MicroBox do it better.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 73 min read
The Stages of Designing, Constructing, and Installing a Shipping Container Home
A clear overview of the stages involved in designing, building, and installing a shipping container home with MicroBox Homes.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Feb 23 min read
Do Shipping Container Homes Hold Their Value Like Traditional Homes?
Explore how shipping container homes can hold value like traditional homes through strong construction, low maintenance, and smart design.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Jan 312 min read
Choosing the Right Container Type for Your Custom Home
A guide to shipping container types and sizes, explaining standard, high-cube, and specialty containers for residential construction.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Jan 294 min read
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Building a Container Home
Thinking about building a container home? Discover the biggest mistakes people make when building a container home and how to avoid costly problems from the start.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Jan 243 min read
What to Expect When Working with MicroBox Homes for Your Container Home Build
See how MicroBox Homes builds custom shipping container homes with expert design, in-house craftsmanship, installation options, and warranties.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Jan 213 min read
Downsizing When You Have a Lot of Stuff
Downsizing isn’t easy, especially when you have a lot of stuff. Here are some common issues and possible workarounds we’re here to help with.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Jan 183 min read
Building for Central Texas Weather: How a MicroBox Container Home Performs Year-Round
We design shipping container homes for Central Texas weather, from extreme heat to storms and freezes, so our homes outperform competitors year-round.
Ednir D’Oliveira
Jan 123 min read
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