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Appalachian Container Cabin Shows the Benefits Container Building
Nick and Krista Skytland's container cabin adventure developed from a desire to see riches differently. Nick, who works as a strategist at NASA analyzing demographic trends, points out that “today’s young adults aren’t as bought into the same consumer mentality as previous generations. They are pushing back on wanting more stuff.” He wanted to focus on growing his family’s experiences rather than his family’s purchases. Container living offered the humble wealth the Skytland’s had been looking for.
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Tucked away in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina is the Skytland’s new container hide-away. They enjoy expansive Appalachian views, roasting marshmallows by the fire, and hiking to the nearby waterfall. These are the experiences Nick and Krista wanted for their family. However, the learning experience of building a container home was its own reward. Here is what they learned.
2. Contained Space
Since container homes involve a shipping container you have immediate shelter. After that, it’s a matter of installing all the elements of a traditional build.
3. Transportable
Shipping containers are made for shipping. They can go nearly anywhere. If you’d like to reduce the cost of acquiring a shipping container choose a home destination that is less remote and closer to a seaport. Also, the Skytland’s started to build their container home in Houston, Texas and then shipped their home to North Carolina. There is no other home building option that is so immediately mobile.
