It is no secret that storage containers are expanding their market and finding use in various other environments, not solely industrial or storage ones. One of the prime reasons for this is their price, customizing possibilities and environmental friendliness. There are numerous implementations and different successful applications for various purposes other than solely storage units. Here are examples and suggestions on how to use them creatively in your home environment.
What is Green About Containers?
First of all, there are more than 30 million of storage containers around the world, many of which sit in ports unused for a long time. Recycling and repurposing them requires far less energy than producing any kind of building material does, plus, very little additional natural material is needed for putting them in full use. Furthermore, they are very energy efficient and this places an important role for the future of our world.
Garden Storage
It is no surprise that this is usually the first idea about using containers at home. Any house owner that has a yard wishes to make the best use of it. All those gardening tools need a suitable place to be stored at, folded and ready to be used at any moment. Also, if you have an open roof patio or garden furniture of any kind, protecting it during rainy days and cold winter time when it is not being used is essential in keeping it in good shape and used again next season. Also, make sure you implement some efficient lighting solutions.
Children’s Adventure Playground
You will have trouble finding a kid anywhere in the world that does not like playing adventure games at least at some point in its childhood. Instead of building a tree house, which often can be problematic when it comes to safety, arrange a container unit into an adventurous playground. The construction is firm enough to withstand any climbing or similar accessories for your children’s immense pleasure, as well as any potential damage so they can play inside at all times without restraints, which will surely be appreciated by you and them alike.
Home Office
If you are thinking about starting a home based business take containers seriously in terms of possible home office establishment. They are large enough to accommodate any kind of business and will be a long term investment and easily organized in providing a working environment for more than one person in case your business grows and you need to employee more people. They proved to be best for construction when expanding units are concerned since all required installations needed for modern business conduct, such as internet connection, telephone lines or alarms if required can easily be installed and managed regardless of the number of units you use.
Garage
Another perfect task for containers is turning it into a garage. They are spacious enough to fit in a car of any proportions and all the tools and means required to keep it in perfect shape. Another important feature of using a container as a garage is a fact that they can be easily soundproofed due to their even walls and rectangular shape. Practically any soundproofing material that you use will make a significant difference and you will not have to worry if the noise you make working in your garage will disturb the neighbors.
Obviously, containers show a great potential when it comes to diverse usage and above all a long term benefit for the environment. Hopefully, you will find some of these implementations inspiring and join the expanding circle of home environment container users.