Mike Container cuts through all the bullshit regarding shipping container homes and tells it to you straight. Important preliminary information for those interested in container structures. @mike_container

TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:DISADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:CONTAINER SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS:NEW OR USED CONTAINER:PERMITS AND REGULATIONS:CHAPTER TWOFOUNDATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:SITE CONDITIONS:CLIMATE:MARKET FACTORS:BUILDING DESIGN:EXCAVATION AND FOOTINGS:TYPES OF MATERIALS USED FOR...

You can have your very own home for about the price of a brand-new car. In these days of cash crunches and economic recession, that is very enticing to a lot of people!In this book, you'll learn about building a functional and comfortable home for very little money, and you’ll start with one or more shipping containers.Shipping container construction is not brand-new – people have been building homes and other sorts of enclosed structures out of shipping containers for seve...

Architects in the western world spend their time creating "form", building that are not just buildings… they are an expression of art… When architects use shipping containers to build they are creating something cool… too cool for most of us that want a practical place to live.Township people in Africa and other developing countries want "function". With whatever I can find, please just give me a place to be safe and to sleep out of the rain. Shipping containers used as homes this ...

A how to book for those interested in building a Conventional Home . When you are ready to look at the most important aspects of a project, this is the book for you. I discuss budget, needs, and design. Using the included exercises and worksheets you move through the process. Then I guide you step by step through estimation, design, and ultimately the construction process. This literature is a proven way to develop a workable project, design, and budget for only the cost of the book. This ...

75 unique designs for attractive, efficient, environmentally friendly homes.Now available in paperback, this collection of 75 plans for small homes offers more than 500 usable blueprints and other illustrations for a variety of living spaces suitable for every environment and style, from a New England farmhouse to a sophisticated townhouse in the city to a Santa Fe ranch.The designs include site drawings, floor plans, elevation drawings, section drawings, p...

The Essential Guide to Smart Home Safety & Security book addresses readers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of Smart Home alarm and safety systems.Detail is provided on six key smart systems that you can use to enhance your family’s home security levels, namely smart alarm systems, Smart IP cameras, Smart combo alarm devices, smart access control, smart locks and smart doorbells.In addition to covering the integration of alarm and fire detection sy...

An organized kitchen is the salvation every busy cook needs! You'll save yourself time, money, and stress-all while whipping up delicious, healthy meals your family and friends will love.From aprons to zesters, this book provides an A-Z of simple shortcuts that will make all the difference, including:Shelf and storage strategiesFive-minute kitchen feng shuiWhen to clean what-with whatThe right tools for the right tasksThe truth ...

"A great book with wonderful designs for smaller homes. Just the inspiration you need to find the right design for a small home for your future needs" (Kent Griswold, TinyHouseBlog.com).Imagine a home that contains everything you need in no more than one,400 square feet. Thoughtfully designed for maximum comfort efficiency, Gerald Rowan's floor plans offer innovative options for building or retrofitting an affordable home that is easy to maintain and environmentall...

A companion guide to the manuals about how to build a rocket mass heater. This book gives tips, lessons and resources acquired from an actual heater build. More of a "How we…" rather than a "How to…" type of book the reader will see dozens of photos, get links to blogs, forums, manuals, etc.

Organize Your Home in Five Days: Easy Hacks to Declutter Your Space, Create a Positive Environment & Get Inspiration Back to Your LifeAre you losing the fight against clutter at your own home? Are you stuck in a never ending cycle of clutter, disorganization and more clutter? Do you find yourself losing hope at the state of your own home? Do you feel uncomfortable, ashamed or even feel that you hate your home?Do you want to retake control of your home? Do you want it to be ...

Declutter: Decluttering Your Home: How To Eliminate Stress From Your Life, Change Your Habits and Keep Living a Clutter Free LifeThis book contains proven steps and strategies on how to declutter and live a stress-free life. It discusses the concept of decluttering, the different terms related to it and the different principles involved in it. This book is also rich in tips on how to start to declutter, and it provides various techniques on how to make the task easier.Above...