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Constructing a Shipping Container Home

This document provides instructions for constructing a simple model home out of a shipping container. It explains that you should cut along the dashed lines, fold along the solid black lines so the dark sides face out, and tape or glue the white tabs to connect the sides into a box. Additional details are given about typical shipping container dimensions, costs, and basic requirements for a functional home design. More information about actual shipping container homes can be found at the provided web address.

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Constructing a Shipping Container Home

This document provides instructions for constructing a simple model home out of a shipping container. It explains that you should cut along the dashed lines, fold along the solid black lines so the dark sides face out, and tape or glue the white tabs to connect the sides into a box. Additional details are given about typical shipping container dimensions, costs, and basic requirements for a functional home design. More information about actual shipping container homes can be found at the provided web address.

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  • Instructions for Container Construction: Provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a model of a shipping container home using cut and fold techniques.
  • Container Model Diagram: Displays a detailed diagram of the shipping container template used for construction in the previous section.

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