Homes made out of containers are a good idea for those who want to save money. Houses that are built with bricks or any other material can come out quite expensive. Using shipping containers to build a house can have a few advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages of living in a container home is that the temperature can have different variations and humidity can happen because steel walls conduct heat. The construction site can also be a disadvantage because the shipping containers have to be placed with a crane, while the brick can be placed by hand. Even if living in a container house can have its disavantages it always has its advantages. Shipping containers are meant to carry heavy loads so they are good for strength and durability. Labor, transport and availablity are also advantages because shipping containers are always available across the world and are easy to be shipped anywhere. Not only that but shipping containers are much less expensive than traditional materials to construct a house. It can save you lots of money and you also help your enviroment by recycling the materials that are needed. You can buy shipping container for as little as $1,200 each, which you can save loads of money. Even if a container house has limited space for your likings, you will get used to it and still have extra money in your pockets.