Get your garden room ready for summer 2024 The green-fingered among us will already be getting their ducks in a row for the start of meteorological spring next month. But for those considering a garden room project this summer, although it may seem a long way from BBQ season, preparations also need to be started sooner rather than later! So, how can you get your garden room ready for summer 2024?   For traditional garden rooms Design your garden room Before you can build your garden room, you need to design a structure that meets your needs and ideal budget without breaching the requireme ..read more

New year, new me: will a home gym container help me get fit? As the new year unfolds before us, chock full of possibilities, most people will be considering New Year’s resolutions – the most popular of which tends to be exercising more and getting into shape. But for those who are nervous about busy places, or who are embarrassed about their current fitness levels, going to the gym in January can be nerve-wracking! To put your fitness first without the stress and nerves, why not consider a home gym in a shipping container?   Benefits of a shipping container gym Container gyms are an excel ..read more

If you are drowning in clutter and have filled the cupboards and lofts of your house, you might well be looking for alternative options. With more people than ever working from home or using their houses for socialising and homeschooling, our domestic sanctuaries need to be versatile and clutter-free so we can utilise them effectively – but this can be hard if you are stuck moving seasonal goods and mementos from one room to another. If this sounds like you, consider shipping container storage for your drive or garden.   Why choose shipping container storage to store your goods? With thou ..read more

Halloween and Bonfire Night are in our rearview mirror and the Christmas adverts have started – it can mean only one thing… Your house is about to be taken over by the Christmas spirit – and the kids! Now before you run for the hills, there is a solution, and it is much simpler than you might expect – a shipping container conversion. But how can a shipping container conversion help keep your festive season more merry and bright then angry and uptight? Read on to find out more!   What is a shipping container conversion? Put most simply, a shipping container conversion is the process of tur ..read more

Insulation is a key factor in keeping your home comfortable and reducing your energy bills. Helping warm homes to cool down on balmy summer afternoons and keeping the heat in the house during winter snows. But is it possible to invest in shipping container insulation to keep your home office or outdoor gym habitable?   Is cargo container insulation possible? Put simply, yes! Shipping container insulation is a relatively simple way to make your extra living space much more pleasant no matter the temperature outside – making it easier for you to use the space all year around. But temperatur ..read more

The summer holidays have arrived. Long summer days playing contentedly in the sun with your little ones…ice cream smiles and late-night BBQs… picnics in picturesque UK staycations…bliss. Well, after the wettest July on record, it might not be quite the idyllic summer you planned. So, how to entertain the kids – little or larger – this summer? How about glamping in shipping containers?   At home, just not as you know it The great British camping holiday in the summer can very quickly turn from full of fun to plain awful after too many rainy days. So, could the summer holiday saving solutio ..read more

Thanks to societal changes and the pandemic, working from home has never been so popular – and it’s hardly surprising when you consider the benefits. But how do you ensure you have the space to be productive while remaining close to home? Join the masses ordering shipping container home offices and installing them in underutilised outdoor spaces!   Is a recycled shipping container good for a home office? A recycled or converted shipping container is actually the perfect space to transform into your home office. For starters, while they are permanent and therefore may need planning permiss ..read more

Homes aren’t just made up of bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living space anymore. Many homeowners have chosen to add gyms, office spaces, and relaxation zones into their homes, but how do you create space for these additions? Could a converted shipping container be the answer? Keep reading to find out more.   Are there limitations on where you can put a converted shipping container? Like with most home renovations and additions, you may face limitations or require planning permission to create a shipping container home office, gym, or extra room. You shouldn’t need planning permis ..read more

The rise in container plant agriculture – growing plants in shipping containers –  is one of several uses on the rise, including non-plant agricultures like fish or even insects. Surprisingly, retired shipping containers offer a small, completely manageable environment to develop an ecosystem beneficial for plant growth. So, if you’re struggling for gardening space, a container could be the perfect solution. But how do people cultivate small ecosystems, or gardens, in shipping containers? Let’s find out… Can you grow plants in a shipping container? The basics of Controlled Environment Agr ..read more

As simple, self-contained units capable of incredible versatility, shipping container popularity is on the rise – especially when used for container conversions. But what size is best for you? Read our handy guide, which covers the size of each container type and just a few of the possible uses you could consider for your shipping container conversion.   What size shipping containers are the most common? The most common ISO shipping containers on the market are usually either 10, 20, or 40-foot containers, but a smaller 8-foot container is also available for those pushed for space. And in ..read more