| Over the last few years exports in the U.S. have | | | | the utilization of various shipping container sizes. |
| dropped off. This has left many shipping yards and | | | | These sturdy boxes make great office space. You |
| shipping container retailers with extra used containers. | | | | will, of course, have to make some changes such as |
| Surplus shipping containers, known for their cheap | | | | adding electricity and windows. This would even be a |
| prices, are reusable in a multitude of ways. Here are | | | | great idea for your new pyrex glassware store. With |
| six of the best uses. | | | | a few container modifications, you can set your |
| Shipping containers of any size make a great place to | | | | container up anywhere and start selling your |
| store items for either your business or your home. | | | | products. This is good because if you find one |
| Solid steel containers are known for their ability to | | | | location does not work for sales, you can move to |
| protect goods. When they were used for overseas | | | | another location. |
| shipping they had to endure harsh seas, corrosive salt | | | | Containers also provide the option for extra room in |
| water, being stacked upon one another, and even | | | | overcrowded schools. They can be a cheap way for |
| strong winds. So their use on dry land is perfect for | | | | schools to get by until they can afford to build an |
| ensuring that your most valuable of items are safe | | | | addition. Shipping containers, with windows, power, |
| from Mother Nature. You can even have a locking | | | | and heating and cooling installed, can provide |
| door mounted to keep potential thieves from stealing | | | | comfortable classrooms. In schools, containers can |
| your belongings. Using a container for item storage is | | | | also be used to keep harmful cleaning chemicals or |
| as simple as purchasing one, having it delivered and | | | | equipment away from children. |
| moving your items in. | | | | One area that is an unknown use for containers is in |
| Surplus containers are also great a great low cost | | | | wilderness areas. Because some containers are |
| way to move or ship your personal belongings. | | | | refrigerated units run by generators, they can keep |
| Maybe you just got a new job in Paris and you want | | | | large food supplies safe from the elements and from |
| to take along your grandmother's antique desk. | | | | wild animals. Containers can also be used for forest |
| Buying a used container can be a great way to get | | | | ranger sheds and rest areas. |
| your items safely to your destination. They are also | | | | Perhaps the best use of surplus shipping containers is |
| great for land based moves. You can rent or buy a | | | | for cheap shelter. This is especially beneficial in areas |
| container and even rent a chassis to carry it on. | | | | with a high homeless rate. Those who need shelter |
| Once you fill it up and attach it to the back of your | | | | can use an insulated container to keep warm in the |
| truck you are ready to go. This is great if when you | | | | winter. Usually, though, containers are converted to |
| get to your new location you do not want to unpack | | | | permanent houses with electricity, running water, and |
| everything at once. You can just leave the items in | | | | heating. Use in this manner provides lost cost homes |
| your container until you are ready for them. | | | | for many people. |
| Small businesses and offices can also benefit from | | | | |