Creative Storage Containers

There are a million creative uses for Storage Containers but there are a few that should be highlighted, because they are not just storage, they can be valuable assets that can earn money! Shipping Containers are typically 20 or 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet tall. These containers can be connected or stacked to create unlimited possibilities.

1. STORAGE CONTAINER HOUSING: There are some very interesting homes built from one or more storage containers, and they can be extremely inexpensive, when compared to traditional or even manufactured homes. Storage container homes are durable, and are relatively easy to modify. Add doors, windows, paint them, add a deck and/or porch, and you are on your way to having a unique living space. Because of the growing interest in tiny homes and mortgage-free life-style, there is a large market for container homes. A creative building contractor could create quite a niche in the otherwise competitive home construction industry by designing and building unique homes out of storage containers. Container homes could be a great opportunity to own rental properties with minimal investment.

2. STORAGE CONTAINER SELF STORAGE BUSINESS: The need for self-storage is evident by the growing number of storage facilities that can be found on every city block and even on back country roads! Based on the ever-increasing number of self-storage businesses, and the fact that they require very little overhead and management, the self-storage business can be very lucrative! A Self storage business can be inexpensive to start up with the use of Storage Containers! It is very simple to add interior walls and side doors on a Conex box, otherwise known as a Storage Container. To improve the look and security of your new business, simply paint the containers, add fencing around your property with a keypad entry system for security, put up a sign, then place two or more containers together to create an endless number of storage units. Only 2 containers that are 40 feet long each could be put together to create 8 rental spaces that are 10'x8' each! At the going rate of about $50 per 8x10 area, that could be an income of $400.00 per month for an extremely small investment! Use a portion of monthly profits to continually add more storage containers to your business.

3. STORAGE CONTAINER RETAIL SHOPS: No matter what type of inventory is to be sold, a Shipping container building is an eye-catching option for the store. If keeping down the cost of overhead, while still providing an interesting, unique space that will attract customers, consider creating retail space from inexpensive, easy to modify, and easy to move storage containers.

4. STORAGE CONTAINER RESTAURANTS and BARS: If a restaurant or bar space is needed, shipping containers can be easily modified to provide outdoor space, to encourage outdoor dining, indoor seating, and outside bar, a dance floor, you name it! The possibilities are endless with a little imagination and creative thinking to design a restaurant or bar that will be the talk of the town!

5. GARAGE OR WORKSHOP: Build a small business like window-tinting, car repair or body shops, with Storage Containers. The possibilities are endless, and one advantage to using containers to build the space, is that there is secure storage for tools and equipment.

6. SERVICE BUSINESSES: Consider opening a pet washing business, a kennel, a barber-shop or salon, or any other type of service industry using a shipping container. Containers can be easily cleaned and modified based on the type of service that will be provided.

These are only a few of the possibilities for Container businesses. Share a Comment, picture, or an idea you have for a business built from Shipping Containers. A fun idea is to use a free app to download a design program, and play with it to create your awesome space!