Would you like a home in a shipping containers?

by (▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) Posted 2012/03/25 03:48:14

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The River Rat 2012/03/25 03:58:07

Yes

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It would be better than nothing and probably better than most people in the world have.
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Brosia 2012/04/24 03:18:57

Yes

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Why not? Isn't that the newest thing? Or is that only for preppers?

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Whizzy 2012/03/27 01:34:27

No

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Me personally no but it is done in the Netherlands for some years now

http://flickrhivemind.net/Tag...

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Brightsprite62 2012/03/26 00:09:16

Yes

+1
I would I think they are cool.

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Waiting in the Wings 2012/03/25 20:35:16 (edited)

No

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I voted before I watched the video. Not my first choice, but it's not too bad.

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Picasso's Cat 2012/03/25 15:56:42

No

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I prefer what I have now, an RV i can live in and drive away.
But shipping containers are earthquake proof, they might fall down, but they won't break apart like a house will.

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CHUCK - Liberal in Seattle 2012/03/25 14:16:56

Yes

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Why not, look what Starbucks did here!

http://i.bnet.com/blogs/starb...

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D D 2012/03/25 08:35:08

Yes

+2
I would be fine with it.

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nothingbutthetruth 2012/03/25 05:24:30

Yes

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Those look nice the way they decorated them. I would do the same and enjoy my new found home(:

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I <3 SuFin 2012/03/25 05:02:02

Yes

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i'm not sure, but they look cool

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U-Dog 2012/03/25 04:45:47

Yes

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It wouldn't be my ideal but I lived on a small houseboat for a couple of years when I was younger and that was the equivilent of a travel trailer so I am sure I would have no problem adjusting if I had to.

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Mel 2012/03/25 04:32:47

No

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I bet my ins company would not insure it for homeowners policy.

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Bibliophilic 2012/03/25 04:13:23

Yes

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I think it's awesome. I'm glad that the lady has a house She's pretty creative- good for her! I think that her house is lovely.

If you've ever been homeless- this must look like a paradise. If the house had a built in heat and ac and internet sure I'd live in it. But I'd also need an alarm system (because it appears insecure). Isn't it also in the middle of nowhere? I wonder how she locks it from the inside?

It's amazing how she's set up the house out of shipping containers. A simple life does seem appealing sometimes. Most of us are fortunate not to have to live as she does out of necessity. Think of all that we have that we don't even need!

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KristinnC: 2012/03/25 04:09:19

No

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not really but i would ust for funn!!!xD

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David Hussey 2012/03/25 04:04:50

Yes

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Sure, offers some very interesting possibilities. Including packing up home and shipping it off to a new location!

Heard something on the radio a few days back talking about how in Christchurch NZ following the earthquake that a lot of the businesses and residents have taken up occupation in shipping containers as many of the buildings still standing are structurally damaged beyond repair

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Firefly to David H... 2012/03/25 05:02:19

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Very Cool Possibilities, Indeed ;0 )

Peace to Ya ;0 )

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HippiesKnowAll 2012/03/25 03:59:35

No

+1
Not my ideal home.

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Pixie·MzAwesome♠ƤĦĂĔŢ♠ 2012/03/25 03:59:13

Yes

+1
When I was homeless in San francisco there was a old shipping container that I squatted in...

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The River Rat 2012/03/25 03:58:07

Yes

+4
It would be better than nothing and probably better than most people in the world have.

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flaca BN-0 2012/03/25 03:56:37 (edited)

Yes

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I actually visited a home in Houston that is made from containers. An architect put it together. The containers are cheap enough, but to make it workable architects usually use them as a border with a central area outside of the containers for expansion. Unless you are an architect with a crew to "absorb" them into a bigger project, they can be a little claustraphobic. You still have to roof over them if you want your house to last more than 20 years as the tops of the containers have ditches that hold water that will eventually rust them. But hey, if you want something somewhat temporary it works.

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Rosanna 2012/03/25 03:53:07

No

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No, i'd hate that a lot!

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jaymz 2012/03/25 03:50:28

No

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but those do look like a cool idea for a lake house or something like that !

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kyle 2012/03/25 03:49:11

No

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not really

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