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In our last blog post, we discussed shipping container maintenance, sharing some preventative tactics that will keep your container in good working order. In this blog post, we’ll expand on that topic a bit further and get into some common problems we see in shipping containers and how to repair those problems. Problem: Difficulty opening/Closing Doors Perhaps the most common problem that can occur with shipping containers is difficulty opening or closing the doors. This can

All containers will need maintenance and, likely, repairs at some point. As with anything else, it’s best to be proactive when it comes to maintenance and take care of any small issues before they become a larger problem.

A helpful guide when deciding whether to lease or purchase a shipping container

Building a large barn can be expensive, as many of you know. Fortunately, shipping container barns can offer a more economical alternative to traditional barns and, if done right, look just as professional. If you’re considering going this route, we thought we’d share some basics for planning, building, and maintaining a barn such as this. To begin with, there are a number of advantages of building a shipping container barn over a traditional barn. Some of these advantages in

At Okie Containers, we carry a variety of shipping containers to fit nearly any type of customer need. We sell and lease both new and used 20 ft. and 40 ft. containers, but you may notice several other descriptors used for our containers as well. Because the terminology may be foreign to many people, we’d like to take the time to explain some of the types of containers here. Below, you’ll find some common terms used for describing the containers we carry and sell to our custo

Shipping containers may have been designed to carry goods across the ocean, but, as it turns out, they are also ideal for use on the farm. In fact, with some fairly simple modifications, shipping containers can be used in a variety of ways. Shipping containers can provide a sound alternative to traditional structures around the farm due to the fact that they are weatherproof, customizable, rodent and pest resistant, portable, secure, and cost effective. With that said, here a

If you haven’t noticed, shipping containers have become more and more popular these days—and for good reason. As it turns out, they have an endless amount of uses whether it be for commercial, residential, or farm purposes. Here, we’ll share eight residential uses, but remember, the sky is truly the limit when it comes to possible uses for shipping containers. 1.) HOME OFFICE Working from home is commonplace in this day and age, but who says you actually have to work in the h