Above Ground Septic System | Ep4 Building Shipping Container House The Modern Home Project 2019-05-10 | Building an above ground septic system is the focus of this episode of how to build a shipping container home. I wasn’t originally planning on devoting an entire episode to septic tanks, leach fields, and above ground concrete planters that can remediate sewage but I had so many set backs trying to do a conventional septic system I thought this topic deserved it. The full PDF house plan set is now available and for sale here: gum.co/WLXVeI expect a lot of questions about the bioremediation and am currently looking for an expert in grey and black water systems to interview. If you know of anyone please let me know in the comments. I have not seen composting toilets that I feel are convenient enough but I welcome recommendations and insights that might have escaped me.This system is an experiment. It seems to work for now but I wont endorse until I have seen it work for a few years.I will be posting images and specs to themodernhomeproject.comFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyedaGo to www.uncontained.house for a 360-degree tour. #shippingcontainer#shippingcontainerhome#shippingcontainerhouseLink to the company i bought my shipping containers from: containerdiscounts.com/buy-shipping-containers-and-build-a-container-homeHere is a link to the collection of the products we used from Home Depot which was the sponsor for this project:homedepot.com/c/openhouse?cm_mmc=socialmedia|O|FY18|NA|YT|Multi|Multi|ContainerHomeDescriptionCollection|Sourcesepa.gov/septic/how-your-septic-system-workshome.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/sewer2.htmCheck out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
I am building a SHIPPING CONTAINER HOTEL | project teaser and new website The Modern Home Project 2023-02-21 | I am building a shipping container hotel and this video will describe the project and show how we built the teaser website for this project using Odoo. This video is sponsored by Odoo and here is a link to the wbesite builder we used. odoo.com/r/7uVFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyeda Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
Drawbridge in a Shipping Container House | Factory Tour The Modern Home Project 2022-04-19 | I am buying pre-fab shipping container houses for my next container house projects. Building a shipping container house myself was fun but for these bigger projects I need professional manufacturing that can build multiple units at once so I am visiting different container house factories and seeing what they cost and the quality of their builds. First up is Steelblox based in southern California they are state certified and one of the more higher end container house builders. These are a far cry from DIY shipping container houses or the cheap ones that can be bought online. Once we select a factory for our projects i will share cost comparisons!Follow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyeda Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
Building a SHIPPING CONTAINER HOUSE start to finish with TOTAL BUDGET BREAKDOWN The Modern Home Project 2021-10-13 | I built a shipping container house and in this video i will do a total cost breakdown where i go over every part of the budget from material and labor costs to soft costs like permitting design and engineering. How much does it cost to build a shipping container house? is a question that depends on location and context but I hope our experiences can help define your own budget for a shipping container build.learn more about container homes and if it’s right for you:extraspace.com/blog/moving/buying-selling-renting/shipping-container-homes-101/utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=HomeMadeModernThis video is sponsored by Extra Space StorageExtra Space Management, Inc. (“Extra Space Storage”) is the second largest owner and/or operator of self-storage properties in the United States and is the largest self-storage management company in the United States. Extra Space Storage has over 2,000 self-storage properties, which comprise approximately 1.4 million units and approximately 156 million square feet of rentable storage space offering customers conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage. Link to Extra Space Storage’s websiteextraspace.com/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=HomeMadeModernLink to Extra Space Storage’s YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ExtraSpaceStorageFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyedaLinks:DIY Kitchen Video Series I did for my Boston loftyoutu.be/pZuEWpZm6RkConcrete Patio Paver and Cedar Deck Videoyoutu.be/1qyIMfzlXnYLink to the drawings for the container house: themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplans Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videosSHIPPING CONTAINER BUDGET BREAKDOWNNote: Assume a 10% margin for error and consider that these products where mostly purchased in 2018-2019 $240,837 Total Project Cost $385,000 Sales PriceOverview of Container House Cost:LAND: $20,000 SOFT COSTS: $25,400 - Design, Engineering, and Permitting SITE WORK: $24,143 – Grading, Utilities, and Septic System MATERIAL COSTS: $120,694 for 720 sf of conditioned space (includes landscaping, patios, and subcontracted specialty labor) PAID LABOR: $50,600 My own time for labor and project management = 400 hours over 30 weeks Detailed Line Item budget for the shipping container house:LAND:$20,000 - 10 Acres of Land in Joshua Tree CA $25,400 - Design, Engineering, and Permitting $14,290 Utilities Providers (New Service)New water meter + connection fees = $6,540New electric meter + connection fees = $7750 $8,213 Septic System$13,650 Shipping Containers:40’ Hi-cube = $4800 x 220’ high cube = $3250Delivery = $800 $12,390 Foundations:-backhoe rental ($400 per day) + operator 2 days = $1440-Lumber, moisture barrier, sand, wire, and dobies = $1050-Steel reinforcement #4 rebar 20 feet long plus wire =$1100-45 yards of 2500 psi concrete plus 20% extra = $6000-Sub contracted labor for foundation = $2800 $875 Crane to place containers$2100 Steel Openings-2”x2”x3/16” Square tube for windows-3”x2”x3/16” Rectangular tube steel for large doors-3”x5”x3/16 “Steel angles for swinging doors-8”x1/8” Steel plate for window and door awnings-Misc. angle and plate steel for trim $3924 Anchoring Containers to the Foundation $4370 Wood Framing:$9500 Plumbing and Electrical rough-ins $6500 Fire sprinklers $5732 Insulation $12,938 Windows and Doors36”x36” Andersen 400 series windows $68148”x48” Andersen 400 series windows $81230”x30” Andersen 400 series windows $545Jeld-wen bi-fold doors $4,150 x 2Patio doors $650 x 4 $4620 Gypsum Board + labor$3,060 Flooring 680 sf @ 4.50 a sf $6100 TileBathroom floors 120 sf @ $12 per sfBathroom walls and kitchen backsplash 340 sf wall tile @ $4 per sfSubcontracted labor = $3300 $4300 Paint + Labor $4,075 Cabinets and CountertopsKitchen and Pantry Cabinets $1450Solid Oak Shelves $300Bathroom vanities x 2 (includes countertops) $925Quartz Countertops + installation $1,400 $3,040 Faucets and Plumbing Fixtures-Toilets $320 x 2-Glass Shower Enclosure $740-Shower Pan $230-Bathtub $310-Shower heads $150 x2-Bathroom sink faucets $110 x 2-Kitchen Faucets $310-Kitchen Sink $290 $4164 Appliances + Lighting-$1240 Range-$500 Microwave.-$900 Refrigerator:-$520 Hot water heater:-$104 garbage disposal-$900 Lighting $9500 HVAC Mini Split Heat Pumps $9,856 Decks and Landscaping-$6,525 Concrete Paver Patio 1050 sf-$3,331 Cedar decks 110 sf $50,600 LABOR:Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos#shippingcontainers #containerhouse #tinyhouse
How to Build a Shipping Container Home | EP09 Building the Bedrooms The Modern Home Project 2020-05-08 | We made built-in beds for this shipping container tiny house that have storage space underneath. Shipping container homes are often quite narrow and a typical bedframe takes up alot of space without fitting perfectly. This is the 9th episode of our series on building a shipping container house and its coming along nicely. This was an easy solution that is clean and modernFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyedaLink to the drawings for the container house: themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplans Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videosBuying the Shipping Containers: We purchased one trip condition hi-cube containers. California requires that shipping containers used for homes have documentation showing that have not had toxic or radioactive materials in them. This normally means that you need one trip condition containers with appropriate certificates. I bought my containers from containerdiscounts.com/shipping-containers-for-sale-home-made-modern and paid $4800 each for the 40-foot hi-cube containers and $3250 for the 20-foot hi-cube container. Hi-cube containers are a foot taller than typical shipping containers.List of products we used in the container home: homedepot.com/c/openhouse#shippingcontainer#shippingcontainerhome#shippingcontainerhouse Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
How to Build a Shipping Container Home | EP08 Building a Bathroom The Modern Home Project 2020-04-28 | In this episode of The Modern Home Project we will build out the first bathroom for the shipping container house. We will go over the egress challenges of placing a bathroom in a space that is just 7-feet wide and how those design challenges influenced product selection.List of products we used in the container home: homedepot.com/c/openhouseLink to the drawings for the container house: themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplans Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videosBuying the Shipping Containers: We purchased one trip condition hi-cube containers. California requires that shipping containers used for homes have documentation showing that have not had toxic or radioactive materials in them. This normally means that you need one trip condition containers with appropriate certificates. I bought my containers from containerdiscounts.com/shipping-containers-for-sale-home-made-modern and paid $4800 each for the 40-foot hi-cube containers and $3250 for the 20-foot hi-cube container. Hi-cube containers are a foot taller than typical shipping containers.this video is sponsored by Harry'sClick here http://harrys.com/modernhome to get your Starter Set from Harry's for $3. this project was made possible due to sponsorship from The Home Depot#shippingcontainer#shippingcontainerhome#shippingcontainerhouseFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyeda Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
Building a Kitchen in a Shipping Container Home | EP07 The Modern Home Project 2020-04-19 | We made built a modern kitchen in this shipping container tiny house. This is a walk-through or galley style kitchen with all of the appliances and plumbing on one side and 12-inch deep pantry cabinets and shelves on the other. We took a hybrid DIY approach and used installation services from Home Depot for the countertops, our construction workers for installing the cabinets, and we did a lot of the shelves and trim ourselves. The most unusual choice we made for this tiny house kitchen design was using an undercounter refrigerator instead of a typical full height fridge. This choice trades fridge space for more countertop and food prep space and since this will be used as a vacation house and Airbnb this trade off makes sense. I did work on a design iteration that used a full height fridge on between the stove and the bathroom and added in a dishwasher as well but that pushed the kitchen room farther into the living and dining space.Link to our DIY Hexagonal Backsplash video: youtu.be/Y9dYr1l-XgMLink to the DIY Concrete Countertops video:youtu.be/eyouJ9Kx1OQList of products we used in the container home: homedepot.com/c/openhouseLink to the drawings for the container house: themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplans Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videosBuying the Shipping Containers: We purchased one trip condition hi-cube containers. California requires that shipping containers used for homes have documentation showing that have not had toxic or radioactive materials in them. This normally means that you need one trip condition containers with appropriate certificates. I bought my containers from containerdiscounts.com/shipping-containers-for-sale-home-made-modern and paid $4800 each for the 40-foot hi-cube containers and $3250 for the 20-foot hi-cube container. Hi-cube containers are a foot taller than typical shipping containers.This video is sponsored by home depot #shippingcontainer#shippingcontainerhome#shippingcontainerhouse
Building a Shipping Container Home | EP6 Painting and Anchoring The Modern Home Project 2020-03-10 | Today we are going to go over how we painted this shipping container home, how we sealed the space between the containers and the foundation slabs, and how made the structural connections between the container and the concrete foundation.If you are interested in obtaining the PDF plans of this project they are for sale here: gumroad.com/l/WLXVeFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyeda Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos #shippingcontainer#shippingcontainerhome#shippingcontainerhouseLinks:Henry Stop Leak Roofing Sprayhomedepot.com/p/Henry-14-1-oz-Stop-Leak-Tropicool-Silicone-White-Spray-Sealer-HE880W025/303669684Bridge Clamps:tandemloc.com/p0500ac-1pzPPG Exterior Paint – Elegant Charcoalhomedepot.com/p/PPG-TIMELESS-1-gal-HDPPGCN64-Elegant-Charcoal-Semi-Gloss-Exterior-One-Coat-Paint-with-Primer-HDPPGCN64X-01SG/302832680PPG Interior Paint – Crystal Clear Whitehomedepot.com/p/PPG-Diamond-1-gal-HDPCN29U-Crystal-Clear-White-Flat-Interior-Paint-and-Primer-HDPCN29U-01F/304686017
Building a Shipping Container Home | EP05 Connecting to Electricity and Water The Modern Home Project 2019-11-23 | In this episode of Building a Shipping Container Home I will start by going over to connect a shipping container to water and electricity. I will also show how I added mechanical systems to heat and cool the shipping containers with mini split ductless heat pumps. Link to the drawings for the container house: themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplansThis is going to be a technical episode covering some boring but really important topics:How to transform raw land to house with utilitiesI looked at a lot of different properties on Zillow and got frustrated but the lack of information provided about utility hook ups. I found that getting the APN# and reaching out directly to the providers was the quickest way to get solid answers.An overview of the electrical systems I went all electrical for everything including cooking, heating, cooling, and hot water. Gas systems can be really efficient but that involves installing different infrastructure and I like having all the power one system.How I connected the shipping containers to the electrical gridWe connected the house to electrical pole that was about 70 feet away from the house.Why I went grid tied instead of off gridI used a battery backup system from Goal Zero. They are not a sponsor, but I love how easy and versatile their products are.goalzero.comAn overview of plumbing systemsWe used an Electric Tankless Water Heater by Rheem and it has been great!Rheem Performance 27 kw Self-Modulating 5.3 GPM Electric Tankless Water Heaterhomedepot.com/p/Rheem-Performance-27-kw-Self-Modulating-5-3-GPM-Electric-Tankless-Water-Heater-RETEX-27/300800755Heating and air conditioning installationI used the Home Services team from Home Depot to design and install Mitsubishi mini split ductless heat pumps. Here is a link to their site but I recommend calling 1-800 HOME DEPOT to get a free in home consultation. homedepot.com/servicesDuring the free in-home consultation, their experts will provide multiple options based on your comfort and efficiency priorities as well as your budget. Minisplit units can start as low as $3,000-6,000 for a single head, which can often heat and cool a tiny house the size of a shipping container.#shippingcontainer#shippingcontainerhome#shippingcontainerhouseHere are the components of the system we installed:THE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED FOR THIS PROJECT WAS 2 MITSUBISHI MULTI ZONE DUCTLESS MINI SPLITS ONE SYSTEM WAS A 2 ZONE HP SYSTEM WITH THE OUTSIDE UNIT MXZ-2C20NAHZ2 INDOOR UNITS 1ea. MSZ-GL09NA & 1ea. MSZ-GLO6NA ONE SYSTEM WAS A 3 ZONE HP SYSTEM WITH THE OUTSIDE UNIT MXZ-3C30NAHZ2 INDOOR UNIT 1ea. MSZ-GL09NA & 1ea. MSZ-06NA AND A 12K CEILING MOUNT CASSETT (MODEL NUMBER UNKNOWN )Link to the company i bought my shipping containers from: containerdiscounts.com/buy-shipping-containers-and-build-a-container-homeLink to my electric motorcycle / motorbikeonyxmotorbikes.comThis video is sponsored by home depotShop the Container Home: homedepot.com/c/openhouseExplore the Container Home: http://www.uncontained.house/ Follow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyedaCheck out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videoslink to my architecture firm:zeroenergy.comresources i use for research:energy.gov/energysaver/heat-pump-systems/ductless-mini-split-heat-pumpsbuildingscience.com#ShippingContainerHome#ShippingContainer
Building a Shipping Container Home | EP03 Doors, Windows, and Insulation The Modern Home Project 2019-03-22 | In episode 3 of how to build a shipping container house we will show how we installed doors, windows, and insulation in a shipping container home. We experimented with different ways of reinforcing the openings we cut in the corrugated metal of the shipping containers and show how impacted the installation of the doors and trim pieces to cover gaps between the door frames and the containers. The star of this episode is the pair of JELD-WEN Bi-folding doors that we installed parallel to each other. The PDF plans are on the website for this Container House Project:themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplansFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyeda#shippingcontainer#shippingcontainerhome#shippingcontainerhouseHere is a link to the collection of the products we used from Home Depot which was the sponsor for this project:homedepot.com/c/openhouse?cm_mmc=socialmedia|O|FY18|NA|YT|Multi|Multi|ContainerHomeDescriptionCollection|Product LinksForney Welderamzn.to/2Y4qbIWInsulation 2” R-13homedepot.com/p/Super-TUFF-R-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-13-Insulating-Sheathing-99060464/300528092Subfloor Panelshomedepot.com/p/Amdry-2-09-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-OSB-Insulated-R7-Subfloor-Panel-AMD0150G/204395337Liquid Nails Subfloor Adhesivehomedepot.com/p/Liquid-Nails-28-oz-Subfloor-and-Deck-Construction-Adhesive-12-Pack-LNP-902-CP/202246452Joist Hangershomedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-Z-MAX-2-in-x-4-in-Galvanized-Double-Shear-Face-Mount-Joist-Hanger-LUS24Z/100375190Ryobi Generatorhomedepot.com/p/RYOBI-7-000-Running-Watt-Electronic-Fuel-Injected-Gasoline-Powered-Electric-Start-Portable-Generator-with-CO-Shutdown-Sensor-RY907022FI/306726967Goal Zero Solar Kit and Power Packgoalzero.com/shop/kits/goal-zero-yeti-3000-lithium-power-station-boulder-200-briefcase-solar-kitCheck out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
Building a Shipping Container Home | EP02 Moving, Cutting, and Framing a Container House The Modern Home Project 2019-02-25 | In Episode 2 of How to Build a Shipping Container House we will go over how to move shipping containers with a crane and place them onto the concrete foundation. I will show how I cut openings for doors and windows in the shipping containers and then welded in different types of steel reinforcement. We started the process of installing the plumbing in the floor of the container and show how we had to cut away some of the steel beams to make room for the pipes. I will also talk about how the structural requirements for reinforcing shipping containers and outline the wood structural system we installed in the container. The PDF plans are on the website for this Container House Project:themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplansFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyedaShop the Container Home: homedepot.com/c/openhouseExplore the Container Home: http://www.uncontained.house/Links and Notes:GoalZero solar panel and power packs:goalzero.com/shop/portable-powerEric's instagram account:instagram.com/cut_werx/?hl=enThe Forney Welder I used for all the welding:amzn.to/2H2pXMDRyobi Angle Grinderhomedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-4-1-2-in-Angle-Grinder-Tool-Only-P421/100519983Ridgid Angle Grinderhomedepot.com/p/RIDGID-15-Amp-Corded-7-in-Twist-Handle-Angle-Grinder-R10202/300508297?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD25T%7C25-9_PORTABLE+POWER%7CNA%7CLIA%7c71700000044155732%7c58700004615424082%7c92700038837660435&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ZzdzKjX4AIVvCCtBh0RhQnuEAQYBCABEgIVDvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsBuying the Shipping Containers: We purchased one trip condition hi-cube containers. California requires that shipping containers used for homes have documentation showing that have not had toxic or radioactive materials in them. This normally means that you need one trip condition containers with appropriate certificates. I bought my containers from containerdiscounts.com/shipping-containers-for-sale-home-made-modern and paid $4800 each for the 40-foot hi-cube containers and $3250 for the 20-foot hi-cube container. Hi-cube containers are a foot taller than typical shipping containers.Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
Building a Shipping Container Home | EP01Permits and Foundation Design The Modern Home Project 2019-02-13 | In Episode 1 we will go over the basic considerations for buying shipping containers, explain how we got building permits for a shipping container house and show how we constructed the concrete foundations. This is the first episode in our series on shipping container houses. #shippingcontainer #shippingcontainerhome #shippingcontainerhouseThe PDF plans are on the website for this Container House Project:themodernhomeproject.com/#/floorplansFollow us on instagram for project updates: instagram.com/benjaminuyedaShop the Container Home: homedepot.com/c/openhouseExplore the Container Home: http://www.uncontained.house/Buying the Shipping Containers: We purchased one trip condition hi-cube containers. California requires that shipping containers used for homes have documentation showing that have not had toxic or radioactive materials in them. This normally means that you need one trip condition containers with appropriate certificates. I bought my containers from containerdiscounts.com/shipping-containers-for-sale-home-made-modern and paid $4800 each for the 40-foot hi-cube containers and $3250 for the 20-foot hi-cube container. Hi-cube containers are a foot taller than typical shipping containers.Permits:I recommend going in person to the local building department showing them the survey and asking them for a checklist of everything that needs to be completed to get building permits. The survey is important because it shows the building dept both the physical nature of the property and documents its legal boundaries and history. I explained that I wanted to build a shipping container house and asked for a complete checklist of everything I would need to get done and submit in order to get building permits. Architectural DesignI used the architecture firm I co-founded, ZeroEnergy Design, to produce the architectural drawings. Even though I am a co-owner I made sure to pay the firm for the hours of preparation that this task would take. It would be unfair to my partners if I used firm resources for my own personal project. I paid $5000 for the creation of the architectural drawings. Structural EngineeringI sent the architectural drawings over to the structural engineering firm I hired, and they created the structural details and created a package of calculations showing that these details would meet all code requirements and result in a safe and strong building. This package of drawings and calculations was required by the building dept. My architecture firm primarily practices on the east coast and does not have a stamp in California so I had the structural engineering firm stamp the drawings. The building dept gave me the option of having either the architecture firm or the engineering firm stamp the documents.Foundation design:We ended up building a monolithic on slab on grade concrete foundation. We worked on designs for some piers that would have saved in material costs but then the space underneath the container would have been classified as a crawl space and the bottom of the container would have to be 18” off the ground at a minimum. This would mean I would have to build stairs and railing for all the decks. Grading the site and excavating for the foundationI rented a bulldozer and hired an operator to level a portion of the site where I wanted to place the house. I then rented a back hoe to dig out the footings for the foundation. Building the formsThe forms were built out of 2x8s screwed to steel stakes that we hammered into the ground.ReinforcementWe used #4 rebar to reinforce the concrete. This was wired together to match the structural drawings. Concrete DayConcrete day was pretty exciting. We had to pump the concrete to one of the foundation slabs because the truck couldn’t get close enough without driving over the other forms. Check out HomeMade Modern our DIY Channel: youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern/videos
