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PAPERBACK AND HARDCOVER VERSIONS WITH COLOR IMAGES - VIEW THE VIDEO BELOW THE “PRODUCT DETAILS” SECTION OF THE PAPERBACK AND ON THE AUTHOR PAGE Do you want to build the house of your dreams from scratch without spending a lot of money? Do you want to live in a very sustainable way, in a virtually maintenance-free home? If you answered “Yes!” this is the book for you! WIDESPREAD BELIEF: BUYING A 1,700 SQ. FT. HOME COSTS AN AVERAGE OF $200,000. FALSE! THERE IS A WAY TO BUILD A 1,700 SQ. FT. HOME FOR LESS THAN $45,000, AND IN JUST 4 WEEKS. This is possible thanks to shipping container homes. They are exactly what they sound like: homes made from the steel containers you see transporting goods everywhere on trains, trucks, and ships. People build homes of all shapes and sizes from these giant Lego blocks. My name is Frank Live, and I am the owner of a real estate company specializing in consultancy and shipping container homes. In this book, you will discover the steps you need to follow, with descriptions and illustrations, to build the home you desire for you and your family, without spending a lot of money to pay a team of people to work on it (you can do everything on your own!). In this book, you will find: Seven reasons to choose a shipping container home (they are not only cheaper and more durable over time!) The legal issues you need to know and the permits required to build your shipping container home. I know people who have lost a lot of money for this! How much will you spend? Budget setting Common mistakes to avoid about foundation and site preparation Project checklists Floor plans ideas Interior design ideas How to get the maximum comfort (you want your home to be perfect, right?) How to add electricity, plumbing, and phone line How to spend the bare minimum without sacrificing quality and comfort And so much more! Do not worry if you are not an architect or engineer or