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Container homes suck.
Boxabl.com is better
AMA
u/GalianoBoxablFounder — 1 day ago
r/containerhomes
Container home, yes or no?
I’ve been working in the container industry for a while now, and it’s crazy how polarizing these builds can be. Some people think they’re a brilliant, sustainable way to build a modern home; others think they are a logistical nightmare that costs just as much as traditional framing once you factor in insulation and permits.
What’s your take? Would you live in one, or do you think they’re just an over-hyped architectural trend?
(P.S. If anyone has technical questions about structural integrity or sourcing the right containers, happy to answer them in the comments!)
u/HerHighness339 — 3 days ago
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Not gonna lie — seeing container homes evolve this far is pretty wild.
This modular house was recently finished inside our factory, and what surprised me most wasn’t the exterior… it was how “normal” the interior felt. Full living room, natural lighting, front deck, insulated walls — honestly feels closer to a small vacation cabin than a shipping container.
A few years ago, most people associated container housing with temporary job sites or basic storage conversions. But now? The designs, layouts, and comfort levels are changing fast.Curious what people genuinely think:
Would you actually live in a modern container home like this?
And what would still stop you — price, durability, insulation, resale value, or just the idea itself? I feel like modular housing is either the future… or still massively misunderstood.
u/RelevantInstance8578 — 3 days ago
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u/mustangcontainer — 3 days ago
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How to sell container houses
Hello everyone.I have some container houses for sale. Where can I sell them?
u/Baihy — 9 days ago
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Anyone here actually living in a container house long term?
Not talking about the super luxury Instagram ones. I mean real everyday living.
I’ve been researching modular/container homes lately because traditional housing prices are getting crazy, and I’m honestly surprised by how fast some of these can be installed. But I still wonder about a few things:
How’s the insulation in very hot/cold weather? Do they actually feel “small” after a while? Any hidden maintenance issues? Would you choose one again over a regular house?
I’ve seen some mining camps and prefab projects using them on a huge scale, so there must be practical advantages besides just price.
Curious to hear real opinions from people who’ve used or visited one.
u/RelevantInstance8578 — 7 days ago
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Does anyone have any experience working with Kaldees or Chomex? Sorry this is asked so many times across communities. Besides their webpages, I can literally not find any info about them. Thank you!
reddit.comu/mooseloverincolo — 8 days ago
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A photo I took when I was welding ouc two-container house together and the end filled so far away 😅
u/WhitePariah — 14 days ago
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I can’t decide whether layouts like this feel minimalist… or just too tight after a few weeks.
It looks efficient on paper:
full bathroom, kitchen, living area, sleeping space.
But real-life living is different.
Would you personally stay in something like this long-term?
u/RelevantInstance8578 — 14 days ago