Journal
The Way I See It
Notes on building with shipping containers, running a small store for makers in Kodagu, and plantation life. For the container build in order, start with The Build.
The Way I See It — A New Chapter for The Steel Box
The Steel Box has a new website and a clearer purpose: a curated store for homemade gifts and souvenirs, and tools that help makers and small businesses thrive.
How to select and fabricate shipping containers!
Selecting a shipping container for your DIY project and understanding the different types of fabrication work which may be involved.
Bringing shipping containers to your farmland!
What are the things to keep in mind before deciding to buy your shipping container? Different works involved in a DIY container project!
How to build cement flooring under a container
What kind of foundation do I build for shipping containers? A per square foot cost estimate for constructing a concrete foundation!
Cheap Foundation for Shipping Containers: Concrete Pillar Costs
How to build strong, affordable concrete pillars for a shipping container foundation, with a full breakdown of materials and labour cost per pillar from our build in Coorg.
What kind of foundation do shipping containers require?
How and why to build a solid concrete pillar foundation for shipping containers!
Is It Easy To Cultivate Vanilla?
A data driven approach to justify a strategy for setting up and manually pollinating your vanilla cultivation!