Building Out A CONTAINER CABIN In Our Front Yard! 

I have been watching you from the beginning all the way from Belfast in N Ireland. l think you are amazing, you have both worked so hard and achieved so much. Your wee family is lovely you should be proud of your selves. Best wishes from Ireland

We use containers for offices and lunch rooms down in the shipyard and we never added anything aside the window frames. We'd stack them 3 high and they were plenty strong.

If you are picking this up with a crane then positioning or stacking there is less stress then pulling on to a trailer and bouncing it about in to a field. The stiffed studs are a small move to avoid broken glass windows during movement. If it was in place it would not be a issue.

@@beargrills1007 you've never seen our crane operator on midnights 🤣

The strengthening studs were a good idea. However, that takes care of only one shear direction with all the openings in the walls. Frankly, once you get it the way you want it structurally, you should it move it into location before finishing the inside. That way you won't break the seams in the sheetrock, or have any shift of cabinets or appliances. If too much shear takes place in the move, it is even possible to break the windows. It might be useful for you to consult with a structural engineer before you are too far along.

Indeed I have wondered how much time during the week do they actually devote to building and filming.

All those CONTAINER home videos are a scam and BS. You actually put more work into it than into a wooden structure and its pointless and it looks ugly. But simple minded people let themselves be fooled by videos and nice manipulative talk. There are actually activists out there exposing this BS trend that some scammers managed to make popular. _______________________________________________________________________ First Issue: the size constraints. Standard shipping containers are 20 feet and 40 feet long and 8 feet wide. Most of these containers are 8.5 feet tall but you can order custom ones that are 9.5 feet tall. Second issue: A metal container works as a system, the idea that every part of this box is structural is false. Every single cut that you make for plumbing, windows, doors, roof openings into its structural frame or corrugated metal siding compromises its strength so you have to reinforce it with metal or wood. Third issue: the thermal conductivity of steel. It’s not a good insulator, so you can expect the inside of these containers to get very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Fourth issue: the health risks that come with buying old shipping containers. You can track the locations that the container has been to around the world, but you can’t track exactly what it has carried. It could have carried toxic chemicals such as pesticides or fumigants and the contents might have leaked into the wooden floorboards. Fifth issue: this type of building is not the best for all locations. It might make sense in coastal regions near port cities where a container is readily available. If you are inland, the cost to transport it all the way to your plot of land is not logical. Also, building with native materials is the most eco-friendly and cost-effective method. Sixth issue: the idea that you are saving the environment when you use shipping containers and that is a highly sustainable practice. Another important thing to consider is the carbon footprint of your container home. Steel construction is not as environmentally friendly as wood. Seventh issue: the idea that shipping containers can be the solution to the housing crisis in the world but, this crisis is not a technology problem, it’s far more complex. Purely from a financial aspect, it would be cheaper to build a homeless shelter with wood than build a complex shipping container building. This type of building can maybe be 20% cheaper, not more. The modifications that you need to make a metal box livable aren’t cheap.

Too Fast OR Too fast enough ?

Especially when it is someone else's.

I agree but thomas edison was a cheater

@@rahulsr2212 George Westinghouse was a MUCH better man.

The kids have grown so much!

You do know edison stole like... almost everything "he invented"...right?

Yes, I agree Beau is such a treasure for this family. Beau is so smart, kind, understanding and a beautiful daughter. Beau deserves lots of attentions from mom and dad. Obviously mom & dad are so busy and we all really admire them with the fantastic job they have done in a short time. Also, we would love to see more videos of spending more times of you guys are having with dorable Beau and Cam. Thanks

yep they stop asking questions at about 10 years old until about years old

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Well said.

Just being able to spend all that time with those babies at that age. Most men, myself included had to work 40-50 hrs wks an lost all that time .

All those CONTAINER home videos are a scam and BS. You actually put more work into it than into a wooden structure and its pointless and it looks ugly. But simple minded people let themselves be fooled by videos and nice manipulative talk. There are actually activists out there exposing this BS trend that some scammers managed to make popular. _______________________________________________________________________ First Issue: the size constraints. Standard shipping containers are 20 feet and 40 feet long and 8 feet wide. Most of these containers are 8.5 feet tall but you can order custom ones that are 9.5 feet tall. Second issue: A metal container works as a system, the idea that every part of this box is structural is false. Every single cut that you make for plumbing, windows, doors, roof openings into its structural frame or corrugated metal siding compromises its strength so you have to reinforce it with metal or wood. Third issue: the thermal conductivity of steel. It’s not a good insulator, so you can expect the inside of these containers to get very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Fourth issue: the health risks that come with buying old shipping containers. You can track the locations that the container has been to around the world, but you can’t track exactly what it has carried. It could have carried toxic chemicals such as pesticides or fumigants and the contents might have leaked into the wooden floorboards. Fifth issue: this type of building is not the best for all locations. It might make sense in coastal regions near port cities where a container is readily available. If you are inland, the cost to transport it all the way to your plot of land is not logical. Also, building with native materials is the most eco-friendly and cost-effective method. Sixth issue: the idea that you are saving the environment when you use shipping containers and that is a highly sustainable practice. Another important thing to consider is the carbon footprint of your container home. Steel construction is not as environmentally friendly as wood. Seventh issue: the idea that shipping containers can be the solution to the housing crisis in the world but, this crisis is not a technology problem, it’s far more complex. Purely from a financial aspect, it would be cheaper to build a homeless shelter with wood than build a complex shipping container building. This type of building can maybe be 20% cheaper, not more. The modifications that you need to make a metal box livable aren’t cheap.

I miss them too. Back when my kids lived me. Then they grew up to be jerks. 😢

@@Sparkysings2-- Sad. But I know it happens and it hurts deeply. Many times it happens to the best of parents. That's the difficult time to realize you've done your job to the best of your ability. Time to put them in God's hands and let go. I'm so sorry you have had to go through this. It hurts a lot. But with time they may realize what you gave them and come to realize anew that they value you highly.

Hi

What else would they do?

Storm shelter!!!!

@@wm6549 Garden and root cellar!

And a playground for the kids.

A tree house.

I also appreciate your filming techniques, Kenzie .. your content is interesting and the respect you have for each other is a joy to witness ... I also don't get sea sick watching your videos :)

Phenomenal editing Kenzie

All those CONTAINER home videos are a scam and BS. You actually put more work into it than into a wooden structure and its pointless and it looks ugly. But simple minded people let themselves be fooled by videos and nice manipulative talk. There are actually activists out there exposing this BS trend that some scammers managed to make popular. _______________________________________________________________________ First Issue: the size constraints. Standard shipping containers are 20 feet and 40 feet long and 8 feet wide. Most of these containers are 8.5 feet tall but you can order custom ones that are 9.5 feet tall. Second issue: A metal container works as a system, the idea that every part of this box is structural is false. Every single cut that you make for plumbing, windows, doors, roof openings into its structural frame or corrugated metal siding compromises its strength so you have to reinforce it with metal or wood. Third issue: the thermal conductivity of steel. It’s not a good insulator, so you can expect the inside of these containers to get very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Fourth issue: the health risks that come with buying old shipping containers. You can track the locations that the container has been to around the world, but you can’t track exactly what it has carried. It could have carried toxic chemicals such as pesticides or fumigants and the contents might have leaked into the wooden floorboards. Fifth issue: this type of building is not the best for all locations. It might make sense in coastal regions near port cities where a container is readily available. If you are inland, the cost to transport it all the way to your plot of land is not logical. Also, building with native materials is the most eco-friendly and cost-effective method. Sixth issue: the idea that you are saving the environment when you use shipping containers and that is a highly sustainable practice. Another important thing to consider is the carbon footprint of your container home. Steel construction is not as environmentally friendly as wood. Seventh issue: the idea that shipping containers can be the solution to the housing crisis in the world but, this crisis is not a technology problem, it’s far more complex. Purely from a financial aspect, it would be cheaper to build a homeless shelter with wood than build a complex shipping container building. This type of building can maybe be 20% cheaper, not more. The modifications that you need to make a metal box livable aren’t cheap.

Ha! ha! I love your description of the ‘cabin’ good one😂

Wait until both kids are talking and the “why ... because” infighting starts as each starts pushing boundaries. ;~)

When they reach their teens they'll be asking for $$$.

In order to get them to start thinking about "why it is", I use to ask my kids "Why do you think?" This started them on thinking outside the box, and thinking for themselves. My kids are able to figure out things and solutions, when too many of their generation can not. You 2 are showing them all the "possibilities"..

I used to say that I was going to change my name from Mom to George. Oh to be able to go back to those days. My kids are all middle aged now. 😢

All those CONTAINER home videos are a scam and BS. You actually put more work into it than into a wooden structure and its pointless and it looks ugly. But simple minded people let themselves be fooled by videos and nice manipulative talk. There are actually activists out there exposing this BS trend that some scammers managed to make popular. _______________________________________________________________________ First Issue: the size constraints. Standard shipping containers are 20 feet and 40 feet long and 8 feet wide. Most of these containers are 8.5 feet tall but you can order custom ones that are 9.5 feet tall. Second issue: A metal container works as a system, the idea that every part of this box is structural is false. Every single cut that you make for plumbing, windows, doors, roof openings into its structural frame or corrugated metal siding compromises its strength so you have to reinforce it with metal or wood. Third issue: the thermal conductivity of steel. It’s not a good insulator, so you can expect the inside of these containers to get very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Fourth issue: the health risks that come with buying old shipping containers. You can track the locations that the container has been to around the world, but you can’t track exactly what it has carried. It could have carried toxic chemicals such as pesticides or fumigants and the contents might have leaked into the wooden floorboards. Fifth issue: this type of building is not the best for all locations. It might make sense in coastal regions near port cities where a container is readily available. If you are inland, the cost to transport it all the way to your plot of land is not logical. Also, building with native materials is the most eco-friendly and cost-effective method. Sixth issue: the idea that you are saving the environment when you use shipping containers and that is a highly sustainable practice. Another important thing to consider is the carbon footprint of your container home. Steel construction is not as environmentally friendly as wood. Seventh issue: the idea that shipping containers can be the solution to the housing crisis in the world but, this crisis is not a technology problem, it’s far more complex. Purely from a financial aspect, it would be cheaper to build a homeless shelter with wood than build a complex shipping container building. This type of building can maybe be 20% cheaper, not more. The modifications that you need to make a metal box livable aren’t cheap.

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Go to the patreon link above.

These guys are probably millionaires.

Ummm...RU-vid IS their job. And they get paid well.

@@wm6549 that's not the point. If you want to support the entertainment they give, then contribute. If not, np. Besides the more they make, hopefully the more they pay in taxes...at least that's how it's supposed to work but that's for another posting not appropriate for here.

@@Skulllywag very well

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Been watching from the beginning. 💗 Still have a love hate relationship with ending music. Makes me smile. But I know it's over Watching doing dad? 🤣

I do... I've been witching them since before they had any kid's.... amazing

We know you do.

Absolutely love these guys and children. I am curiously wondering, where do they live?

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Love everything you share...remarkable progress going on, and each project is so fun to watch!!! Thank you!!!

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Hi, watching from Milwaukee Wisconsin 🇺🇲🧀

Hi Milwaukee , me too, I'm in West Allis.

Hi .im watching this wonderfull Family from Staffordshire.England.🇬🇧

@@mara4513 Hi from Riverwest, it's a fun channel. I have been following them for a few years now.

@@Mark.G475 I love their channel. It just seems as though that's how life was meant to be lived. And, now thru them, I get to say hello to a fellow Milwaukee neighbor 😊

Go watch Kuz we Kan. Doing theirs no help either. 2 single ladies. Made a treehouse addition to top of container. Mill their own lumber too. ❤

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They make the video length to maximize income. Out of curiosity, does it matter to you that they are essentially repeat building a container home?

@@JS-lg7vm no I love it! I love what they do. And I will always watch. That's many couples I watch from sailing to off grid to gardening and many more that I watch weekly and many videos are say 28 minutes or 45 minutes, I love it that way because its like getting a better feel for what's happening. Be present and enjoying to vlog is number one. I love what they do and who they are, thanks for asking.