{"id":9561,"date":"2021-05-13T13:02:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T13:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=9561"},"modified":"2025-03-10T21:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T21:14:52","slug":"diy-container-home-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/diy-container-home-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Container Home Kits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bob&#8217;s Containers sells DIY Container Home Kits from $17,500 or even less!<\/p>\n<p>20-foot Container Home Kits start at $17,500. 40-foot kits are from $27,000. If you start with a used container, they cost even less. You can contact them for what is available. They will even work with you on financing. They have in-house financing and work with your own third-party financing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9540\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9540\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9540\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-finished.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bob's Containers home with a Rooftop Deck\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob&#8217;s Containers home with a Rooftop Deck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When I first saw container housing, I thought it looked pretty bad. But, since, I\u2019ve seen some finished to look more like what we\u2019re used to seeing a house look like, both inside and out.<\/p>\n<p>This is the 40-long Alpine. You can buy it completely finished or unfinished. A 40&#8242; container converts to a 310-square-foot home with three rooms.<\/p>\n<p>There are two options,\u201d I\u2019ve Got This!\u201d and \u201cHold My Hand.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9550\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9550\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9550\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-l.jpg?resize=500%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9550\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container converted to be a Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home DIY Kit<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Let us do the hard parts. You just take the credit.<\/p>\n<p>Bob&#8217;s Containers has introduced a new solution for those a little handier and\/or on a budget. Our DIY Container kits come fully customizable and we will ship all of the chosen items directly to you for you to install. With our 40 foot DIY Containers starting at $19,000 and our 20 foot build starting at $11,500, this is an excellent option for a cost-effective housing solution. Contact one of our container experts to start your consultation today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bobscontainers.com\/products\/copy-of-diy-40-home-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Container Home Kits<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9541\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9541\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-kit.jpg?resize=500%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Unfinished Container Home\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unfinished Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The prices shown are for a kit that includes a new container and the bathroom, tile and other parts to finish it. You choose what you want.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you are looking to save money, a used container may be a better option.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9549\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9549\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-m.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container converted to be a Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/h2>\n<p>You can buy the container completely finished and ready to move into.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9538\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9538\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-a.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Container Home from Bob's Containers\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Container Home from Bob&#8217;s Containers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>Why container homes? Did you recently see an episode of HGTV Container Homes? Are you interested in a cozy getaway to put on your property? Perhaps you want to generate some extra income with an Airbnb rental? How about a hurricane-proof dwelling that you don&#8217;t have to worry about during extreme weather?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bobscontainers.com\/products\/the-alpine-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home <\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9539\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9539\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-plan.jpg?resize=500%2C175&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-plan.jpg?resize=500%2C175&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-plan.jpg?resize=768%2C269&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-plan.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Container Home Plan from Bob&#8217;s Containers<br \/>40&#8242; container &#8211; 310-square-foot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is what a 40\u2019 container can look like.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Our Alpine 40&#8242; Container Home features an open layout to give you as much space as possible to make your home feel more like, well, home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Bedroom &#8211; 10-feet long x 7-feet wide<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen &#8211; 6-feet long x 7-feet wide<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom &#8211; 4-feet long x 7-feet wide<\/li>\n<li>Living Room 20-feet long x 7-feet wide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ceilings are 8-feet high.<\/p>\n<p>Framing: Wood Interior Framing Installed on a 40&#8242; x 8&#8242; x 8.5&#8242; Container<\/p>\n<p>Insulation: R13- 2&#8243; closed cell Spray Foam Insulation<\/p>\n<p>Electrical:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>125amp 12 Slot Panel Breaker Box (interior mount with exterior cutoff)<\/li>\n<li>4 x 110v Duplex Outlets (Living Area)<\/li>\n<li>4 x 110v Duplex Outlets (Bedroom Area)<\/li>\n<li>2 x 110v Quadplex Outlet (Kitchen Counter)<\/li>\n<li>110v Duplex Outlet dedicated on a 20amp breaker for a refrigerator<\/li>\n<li>110v Duplex Outlet dedicated on a 20amp breaker for electric stovetop<\/li>\n<li>110v GFCI Duplex (Restroom)<\/li>\n<li>110v Exterior Outlet<\/li>\n<li>Exterior Light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9555\" style=\"width: 417px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9555\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-g.jpg?resize=417%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-g.jpg?resize=417%2C500&amp;ssl=1 417w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-g.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lifeproof Seasoned Wood Vinyl Flooring and Drywall finished Walls<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Interior wall finish:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drywall with Orange Peel Texture painted your choice of color<\/li>\n<li>Rustic &#8211; Cedar Shiplap<\/li>\n<li>Modern &#8211; White Shiplap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9547\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9547\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9547\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-n.jpg?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-n.jpg?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-n.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-n.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-n.jpg?w=1350&amp;ssl=1 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9547\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">White Shiplap walls and ceiling, Butcherblock countertop<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Flooring: Lifeproof Vinyl Flooring Options: Seasoned wood, Ashland, and Heirloom Pine<\/p>\n<p>HVAC: One-ton Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat (12,000 BTU)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9556\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9556\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-f.jpg?resize=400%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-f.jpg?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-f.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">72&#8243; x 80&#8243; Sliding Glass Door to Open Living Room, Kitchen and Dining Area<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Windows\/Doors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>72&#8243; x 80&#8243; Sliding Glass Door<\/li>\n<li>2 x 3\u2019 x 6&#8242; Windows (1 in Kitchen, 1 in Bedroom)<\/li>\n<li>2\u2019 x 2&#8242; Window (Bathroom)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The doors and windows are fitted on 2&#8242; x 3&#8242; tube steel frames.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9543\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9543\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9543\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-r.jpg?resize=500%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitchen and Pocket Door Entrance to 3\/4 Bath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>3\/4 Bathroom:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>36&#8243; x 36&#8243; Shower Stall<\/li>\n<li>18&#8243; Vanity Sink with Faucet<\/li>\n<li>American Standard Toilet<\/li>\n<li>24&#8243; Pocket Door Entrance<\/li>\n<li>Vent Fan with Light<\/li>\n<li>Washer and dryer hookups to fit a 24&#8243; stackable unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9551\" style=\"width: 476px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9551\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-k.jpg?resize=476%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-k.jpg?resize=476%2C500&amp;ssl=1 476w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-k.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bathroom has a storage cabinet.<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9542\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9542\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-s.jpg?resize=500%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">3\/4 Bathroom with Shower Stall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9552\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9552\" style=\"width: 455px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9552\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-j.jpg?resize=455%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-j.jpg?resize=455%2C500&amp;ssl=1 455w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-j.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Room for a 24&#8243; stacked Washer and Dryer<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9553\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9553\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-i.jpg?resize=400%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-i.jpg?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-i.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Upgraded full bath has a 60&#8243; tub with shower<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 3\/4 Bathroom can be upgraded to a full bath with a 60&#8243; tub\/shower combo instead of the shower stall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9545\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9545\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-p.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Living Room is 20-feet long, 7-feet wide.<br \/>The ceilings are 8-feet high<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Living Room Kitchenette<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 x Low Profile LED Lights<\/li>\n<li>72&#8243; Kitchen Base Cabinets with Butcher Block countertops<\/li>\n<li>Single Bay Sink with Faucet<\/li>\n<li>Two Burner Electric Stovetop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9558\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9558\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9558\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-d.jpg?resize=400%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-d.jpg?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-d.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">72&#8243; Kitchen Base Cabinets with Butcher Block countertops<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9544\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9544\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-q.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitchen &#8211; 6-feet long x 7-feet wide with an 8-foot ceiling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The kitchen area is 12\u2019 x 7.5\u2019. It comes with a sink and faucet. The counter has one quadplex outlet and 2 duplex outlets.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9557\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9557\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-e.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Single Bay Sink with Faucet, Two Burner Electric Stovetop<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kitchen options include an electric stovetop with a dedicated 20amp outlet, a small fridge with a freezer, and upgraded cabinets.<br \/>\n(20&#8243; x 19&#8243; x 45&#8243;)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9560\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9560\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-b.jpg?resize=400%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-b.jpg?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-b.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home Modern finish White Shiplap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bedroom:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>24&#8243; Pocket Door Entrance<\/li>\n<li>52&#8243; Ceiling Fan with LED light<\/li>\n<li>60&#8243; x 24&#8243; Closet with Overhead Shelving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bedroom is 12&#8242; x 7.5&#8242;. It has a 24&#8243; pocket door entrance. There are four outlets, conveniently space. The closet area is customizable. You can add a small 2.5&#8242; x 5&#8242; closet with a tiered closet rack.<\/p>\n<p>Exterior Paint: Primer and Paint<\/p>\n<p>Choose your own direct-to-metal Behr paint<\/p>\n<p>If you choose a used container, they will first remove any rust.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9559\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-c.jpg?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-c.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-c.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bedroom Door &#8211; 52&#8243; Ceiling Fan with LED light, 60&#8243; x 24&#8243; Closet with Overhead Shelving<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers 40-foot Alpine Container Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bob&#8217;s Containers sells discounted pre-owned Container Homes on eBay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebay.us\/jLLUaI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Price Bob&#8217;s Container Homes on eBay &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9546\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9546\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9546\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bobs-alpine-0.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Container Home with two sliding glass doors<br \/>Bob&#8217;s Containers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bob&#8217;s Containers can work with your design and build a container home to your specifications. 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