Welding on a finished shipping container home can damage hidden wiring, insulation, plumbing, and framing inside the walls. Learn why welding should only be performed by professionals with proper safety precautions.

Explore the most popular decking materials for rooftop decks on container homes, including composite, PVC, pressure-treated wood, and hardwood. Learn the pros, cons, and cost per square foot of each option to help you choose the best material for your project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Off-grid container homes require unique maintenance. Learn how to care for solar, batteries, water systems, septic, and backup power equipment.

A clear overview of the stages involved in designing, building, and installing a shipping container home with MicroBox Homes.

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.

What foundation type is right for your custom container build? In this article we cover common and not so common foundation types as well as pros and cons of each.

Some factors to consider if you’re thinking about living in a shipping container.

Insulating a shipping container requires a completely different approach than that of a conventional home.