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Many people agree that traditional housing options are bad for the environment, and see shipping container homes as the perfect alternative home solution to our climate problem. Plus, there's a unique satisfaction that one gets from building their own home.As with any endeavor, building a shipping container home can be intimidating if you lack the information surrounding the rules and regulations, how to choose the right shipping container, or how to determine the correct foundation. I often get asked, can i get an internet connection in a shipping container home? Here is a preview of what's included...The history of the shipping container and its typical dimensionsTips on how to decide which type of shipping container home is best for youHow to transport your shipping container and other cost considerationsInterior design tips that other container home patrons have used before youWays to add space to your home once you've converted it into a living spaceMuch, much more!This book is not a positive mumbo jumbo letter that is here to sell you on the idea of shipping container homes. Instead, this book expects that you are an adult who can make your own decisions as long as you are given the correct facts. Therefore, this book will start out by giving you the good and the bad of shipping container homes so you can be aware of the potential challenges that can arise when building with this material. After that, the book will give you a great deal of useful and practical information in regards to building shipping container homes.

This book will give you a step-by-step guide to buying your dream home. Here are a few of the major points in the book:The best way to select a neighborhood that will match your lifestyle and meet your needs so you and your family can enjoy your new surroundings.The best way to tell if the neighborhood you plan to move into will improve with time so you don't waste money on a home that wont increase in value.The best way to evaluate a homes value, whether a new or older home so you don't pay too much or too little.The best way to select from country, suburban and urban living without hassle so you can enjoy a classic or contemporary lifestyle.The best way to find the great schools and find homes close to much needed amenities, including shopping and other important items.The best way to find compatible hard working agents that will devote the time you deserve to the house hunting process.