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Why Shipping Containers Are the Ultimate Moving Solution
Are you contemplating your next move with dread? Does the idea of navigating Victoria’s narrow streets in a box truck make your stomach turn? Or maybe you’re comparing moving company rates with...
Elevate Your Event with Shipping Containers
In Vancouver Island's vibrant festival scene, event planners are always on the lookout for fresh, creative touches to dazzle attendees. Against the backdrop of celebration and excitement, shipping...
Weatherproofing Your Business with Shipping Containers
Spring may be in the air, but those lingering winter chills remind us of the unpredictable weather we've endured. If you're a business owner on Vancouver Island seeking on-site storage, you...
Office Container Solutions for Your Workspace
Picture this: a bustling business scene, vibrant and ever-evolving. Among the hustle and bustle, more and more entrepreneurs and business owners are tapping into a unique solution for their...
How to Create Your Own Shipping Container Workshop
Craftsmen and artisans, listen up! If you're in the know about the rising trend of customized workshops, you'll want to explore how to create a shipping container workshop with Van Isle Containers...
How to Inspect a Used Shipping Container Before Purchase
When it comes to purchasing a used shipping container, conducting a comprehensive inspection is crucial. These containers endure significant wear and tear during their initial use, and their...
Revealing the Impact of Our 2023 Holiday Food Drive
As we wrap up our 2023 Holiday Food Drive, we at Make Space are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy at the incredible success of this year's campaign. Over $10,000 in Donations and 3,000 Items...
Our Top 10 Shipping Container Accessories for 2024
While it’s true that a shipping container's main function is to store and transport goods, there are plenty of other uses that they can accommodate – with a little help of course. Whether you’re...
How Customized Shipping Containers Can Showcase Your Brand
Shipping containers are for more than just transporting goods these days. Recently, businesses have increasingly turned to customized shipping containers as a captivating way to showcase their...
Portable Storage Vs Traditional Self-Storage
Whether you’re looking at options for storing away your personal belongings, business equipment/inventory, commercial materials, or anything in between there are a ton of options…
Launching Our 3rd Annual Holiday Food Drive
The holiday season is a time of giving, and at Van Isle Containers, we're excited to announce the launch of our 3rd Annual Holiday Food Drive. Once again, we're spreading warmth and joy by...
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…