7 DAY SHIPPING CONTAINER BUILD TIMELAPSE - super insulated office space in under a week...

Lou has learned so much while building three different shipping containers that have become our first family home. In this video, he describes the entire process of going from a shell of a container to a fully insulated, water-tight structure with windows and doors within just 7 days.

Lou and I are big believers in dividing work. Lou is in charge of the entire construction process, while I take care of our son Max. So for me, this was such a special video to watch. I learned so much about his building process, what he's learned during the container build, and the intricate details of our home in a way I didn't know before.

I hope you found this video insightful too, and if you're in the midst of a shipping container project, we'd so love to hear your thoughts! Between diy spray foam install, using non-toxic hemp wool insulation, or copious amounts of sealant, everyone creates their own off-grid build style, and it would be so cool to hear what we have in common :)

Big hugs,
Dana
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[alex_guerrero_]

As someone with a background in construction and general interest in building and creating things, hearing Lou narrate his ideas and workflow was excellent. Hopefully he can get a nice big shed/workshop for his tools one day!!

[marycharlebois]

I’m chasing down the Sunday morning chores, squeezing in a wild swim, and then I will spend the day in my kitchen catching up with produce from the greenhouse and the garden… making pickles, baking zucchini muffins, blanching & freezing green beans (so many beans), and making pasta sauce to freeze for winter (so many tomatoes). I know I will appreciate all of this come winter time although, truthfully, I can think of things that are much more tempting to do such as sewing, knitting, riding my bike, and other hobbies. With that said… I must admit that when I am not in the kitchen or outside… you know where I can be found? You guessed it… I’m in my office. Oh, the joy of having space to think, create, and organize one’s life!! I just know you both will love the luxury of a whole ‘nother container space that allows for all your creative enterprises. I’m going to watch today’s video later this evening when I can put my feet up and enjoy without interruption. This high school sewing teacher is getting ready to go back to school in two weeks so I must indulge in my Sunday evening pleasures while I still can. Two Sunday’s from now I will be packing my lunch and ironing my dress shirts… UGH!! Thanks for today’s great video. Lotsa Love, Ⓜary🇨🇦💦🍅

[eliasandmel]

So amazing to see the containers come to life! Learning so much and loving seeing all Lou’s hard work. What a beautiful space.

[soggybawsmoto]

I would never have believed it was possible to do your own spray foam.

I’m sure you would get good stats if you done a a detailed video of what you used and step by step guide of that process

[luzern]

Haven't you forgotten the electrics and lighting 🤔 that's usually laid behind the wall paneling.

[maryannknox]

Wow 🤩 it is Gorgeous the views are spectacular of the forest 🌳 your family is truly Blessed beyond measure

[rainedyani]

AMAZING. And not only the result of the build itself, but your narrated step by step tutorial was fantastic. 🌟❤️🙏

[ericgrajeda]

Nice you got the idea to build the container home and learning the methods

[victoriag]

Lou is the Humble Hero. He tries anything that comes up and he is very honest about his learnings!

[brennnessel]

I'm really very rarely ever nice to someone on the internet but you are a very nice guy!

[dominuspax]

In regards to the sealant and waterproofing stuff i I find that using too much makes it less sealed. Just like excessive silicon caulking when you use too much the wash gets destroyed and doesn’t last. It’s much better to just use the right amount and press in to the area being sealed and remove excess. In many years of experience I have noticed that over use of sealant causes the sealant to break down faster and lose seal. Don’t use too much everyone. Not only does it look bad but it effects the longevity of the seal!

[FidoHouse]

Great to learn from your experiences with this kind of build. Thank you for sharing. Very cleanly and clearly presented.

[baz]

Thank you and what I enjoyed the most was the 'third time around' benefits which were thrown into the narration. A valuable reource for people currently planning any remote construction.

[dmv_p]

Pretty dope!

Looks like you are losing a decent amount of space with the framing choice. Does it feel more cramped?

[workfromhome]

Thank you so much for sharing this project & your suggestions in the process! ❤

[chowe]

I so would have appreciated a big picture view of the finished project.

[lynnemac]

Wow another great successful build again Lou, you really are very talented. The office container looks amazing and it is incredible to see the process with each stage in one video. Have a great week x

[Mebeknob]

So my thought is that it would be better to use angle iron to build the window frames instead of the 3” plate steel that you did.
2 reasons.
First it is more structural than the plate.
Second it would create a nice flush frame on the inside that you can hide a ton of sealant behind.

Thoughts?

[marycharlebois]

Ima chasing down the Sunday morning chores, squeezing in a wild swim, and then I will spend the day in my kitchen catching up with produce from the garden and the greenhouse… making pickles, baking zucchini muffins, blanching & freezing beans (so many beans), and making pasta sauce (so many tomatoes) to freeze for winter. I know I will appreciate all of this come winter time although, truthfully, I can think of things that are much more tempting to do such as sewing, knitting, riding my bike, and other hobbies. With that said… I must admit that when I am not in the kitchen or outside… you know where I can be found? You guessed it… I’m in my office. Oh, the joy of having space to think, create, and organize one’s life. I just know you will both love the luxury of a whole ‘nother container space that allows for all your creative enterprises!! Gonna watch today’s video later this evening when I can put my feet up and enjoy with interruption. This high school sewing teacher is getting ready to go back to school in two weeks so I gotta indulge in my Sunday evening pleasures whilst I still can. Two Sundays from now I’ll be packing my lunch and ironing my dress shirts… UGH!! Lotsa Love, Ⓜary🇨🇦💦🍅

[deannabarnes]

I'm amazed, really. The dedication was beyond measure to getting it done.