

Kionna Walker, founder of Next Great Architects explains, "Building container homes require a team of skilled experts and a homeowner willing to step outside the box of traditional construction." Still, turning a shipping container into your dream home will require planning, permits, and creativity! Luckily, we are here to help with the ultimate guide on how to build a shipping container home. If you're buying a prefab container home expect a range in prices from $25,000 to $250,000. According to the experts, DIYing your shipping container home can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000, excluding utilities. Far more than a trend or a cool conversation piece, they're the right move for the environment and your budget, with rising housing costs," says Robin Staten-Lanier, the founder of Tiny Urban Escapes. The modular containers can be the perfect blank canvas to customize a space you'll love without breaking the bank. Instead of wishing for your tiny but costly dreams to come true, consider a shipping container home.

However, building one from scratch can be prohibitively expensive (unless you ordered a unit from Wayfair or Lowe's). A tiny house will never go out of style, which makes it a good investment.
