Shipping container homes cost is incomparable to the expense of building a typical house from scratch. A shipping container home is somewhat pre-made since you already have the steel shell. You'll only need to cut out the doors and windows sections.

If you want to build an environmentally-friendly home, re-using materials is one way to do that.

As shipping containers are designed to be transported on ships, carry all kinds of objects, and travel long distances, they're pretty indestructible. Shipping containers should be able to withstand fire, water, earthquakes, and most other things you could throw at one.

If you want a slightly larger house or if you plan on growing your family, building a modular house that you can add to over time could be a smart move.

I'm sure you've seen plenty of photos of quirky shipping container homes and hotels. No matter how you paint and arrange these large boxes, you're bound to end up with a home with a unique aesthetic. The exterior facades can be covered with wood or a composite. If you'd like a sleek and modern looking house, look no further.

Of course, with the shell already built, converting a shipping container into a house is likely to take less time than building a house from scratch.

Shipping containers are hard to break into and therefore make pretty safe homes. Yes, as you add windows, doors, and so on, you will make your house easier and easier to break into, but starting with something this robust will make any burglar's life harder.