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Episode-1508- Building with Shipping Containers

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Chuck (Uzi4U2 on the TSP forum) has built a cabin from shipping containers in the northern Ozarks of Missouri. He spent 15 years in the Marine Corps as an NBC specialist and then Chief Warrant Officer. Chuck served in Dessert Storm, the beginning stages of OIF and has spent considerable time on and near sea ports. He has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor’s in Information System Management. He shoots as often as he can get away, and reloads and casts his own bullets to feed his hobby. Lastly, he is an Eagle Scout, which really began … Continue reading →

Episode-560- Shipping Container Construction – The Good, Bad & Ugly

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One of the most popular areas of interest that I consider “beyond the basics” that the audience has asked me about over the years is building with and utilizing shipping containers.   Today a listener we will simply call Mike joins me from the mid western US.  Mike is currently working on a very large multi container project that is 100% under ground.  The project is part of his extensive preps to go off grid if necessary. Join me today to discuss… Why use the storage containers as a shelter or storage structure? What are some common misconceptions about shipping containers? … Continue reading →