Building a Budget DIY Container Shop (Full Build)

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Published 2024-02-11
In this video we build a budget minded workshop from two 40' shipping containers, a set of used trusses, and lumber we milled ourselves for less than $15,000.
Full Build Playlist:    • Container Shop  

We're a husband and wife team who bought 20 acres of bare off-grid land in North Idaho. Follow along as we turn a pole barn into our dream shop with an upstairs apartment!

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00:00 Building with shipping containers
00:55 Shipping container delivery and placement
01:33 Window installation and painting
03:30 Roof trusses and metal brackets
06:20 Installing the roof
07:43 Making the deck
09:06 Finishing the roof

All Comments (21)
  • @juliansmith4303
    I just want to say. Thank you for harnessing off, im a industrial roofer and i cant tell you how hard it is to get people into doing what we do, our fatality and injury statistics are so high bc of commercial and DIY roofing, so i truly appreciate you not only tying off for your own safety, but setting an example of what to properly do
  • @mikewieggers6337
    Now you just need to add a gutter system to the one side for rain water collection. Cheers! Love your videos and cheerful attitudes!
  • @crystalroane4062
    Hoping Riley is feeling better, health and family are what matters most. I love watching all of your projects and how your land and lives are progressing. Keep up the good work!
  • @akquicksilver
    I learned the hardway about predrilling for roofing screws. I didn't when I built my shop and I had several leaks. If you notice in the slowmo of Courtney installing a screw, the screw produces a "swarf" the protrudes from under the rubber gasket. When I discovered I had leaks, I examined the screws and found on the majority of the screws, that "swarf" was on the uphill side of the screw head, which of course provided a leak path. I have no idea why the would frequently end up on the uphill side, but they did. I went back and removed all the screws where I had leaks and knocked removed the pigtail "swarf" and installed new screws. If I ever install another metal roof, I will pre drill or go with a seamless roof style.
  • @davidruss7702
    On several past job site occasions where we built similar equipment areas we had roll up doors added in to the covered sides of the containers. Turns what was long tunnel type storage in the containers into several easy to access “rooms” in each of the 40 ft containers.
  • I build exactly this setup as a workshop for my company. Only difference, the trusses sit right on and are bolted to angle iron welded to the container roof. Has worked fantastic.
  • @Pestsoutwest
    I had a cool idea for a cabin layout a lot like this. Picture three small buildings arranged in a U-shape, with a big outdoor area in the middle. Underneath everything, there's a sturdy concrete floor. Over the top, there's a roof covering everything. Inside the buildings, there are sliding glass doors that let you open up to the outside. And there's also a kitchen area with big sliding doors that can be opened wide or closed tight. So basically, you can easily switch between hanging out inside or outside, depending on the weather or your mood. It's like having the best of both worlds!
  • @Midcon77
    Glad to hear Riley's feeling better - I never knew he wasn't feeling well actually! You guys rock so definitely do whatever you need to do to get better, take care of Oliver, and then get us more content, in that order. We'll be here! :)
  • @mikeelmore3114
    This is the first video of your channel im seeing, and in the first minute im blown away by your past projects and current ambitions, oh to have what you have
  • @danielharsh7698
    I have loved watching you folks on your journey so far. I really want you to install a railing around your new deck.
  • @bc-guy852
    You guys are Rock Stars! Some wonderful ideas. Absolutely EPIC teamwork and resourcefulness! Mad Respect from BC Canada.
  • @briansimpson9371
    I think you forgot to mention that it would cost someone 15 grand easily just to have all that equipment on site doing the prep for a few days. Let's be real dude......
  • @Valisk
    Skill, hard work and determination. Congrats on 500k!
  • @grantnyenes3742
    Congratulations on reaching 500k. I love watching your show, can’t believe how far you’ve come in 2 years.. best wishes from across the pond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧
  • @stevehaken
    I recommend closing in the back to get more protection against old man winter. No cross wind to blow in snow!
  • @Heysupdan
    Request update on shallow well! ❤ Went back and looked at the first, soooo exciting!!