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Thinking Outside The Box – Common Sea Can DIY Projects
Sea cans & shipping containers are no longer just used for hauling cargo overseas, in recent years, they’ve become a popular commodity among the DIY scene due to their durability and...
Make Your Move Easier with Portable Storage Containers
Moving to a new home can be stressful, time restrictive, and expensive. Here at Van Isle Containers, we have a solution for you – make your move easier by using portable storage containers! Also...
Choosing to Buy vs Renting a Shipping Container
Shipping containers or sea cans are versatile and durable metal structures that can be used for various purposes, such as storage, transportation, workspaces, homes, and more. They’ve…
The Benefits of Using Shipping Containers at Your Commercial Job Site
If you need a commercial storage solution, you may have noticed that there aren’t many convenient and reliable options available. Storage lockers can be too far away or your crew may…
5 Easy Ways to Maintain Your Shipping Container
Shipping containers and sea cans are well known for their durability & versatility, which is one of their biggest selling points and why they are still so popular today…
Common Container Modifications
The container home industry has been booming, but not everyone wants to take on a project of that magnitude. There are also many simple modifications such as shelving, doors, or paint that you can…
Containers for Backyard Storage
Spring has sprung on Vancouver Island and many of us need a better backyard storage solution for the yard toys and gardening equipment that we’re all looking forward to using throughout the spring…
Emergency Preparedness for Home, Work & School
While it’s difficult to imagine, devastating natural disasters do happen and Emergency Preparedness for home, work & school is very important. According to…