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>none of us really know what it'd be like to live in a container/trailer/etc until you actually do it and that shock might be too much for you,

I know what it's like as I own four High Cubes I modded and use for machine/welding shops and to safely protect my motorcycle collection. I've also worked in custom military containerized shops and quite like those. I use mine daily and if my house burnt down I'd hang a hammock in my container shop.

The whole container matters so disregard your layout idea because that won't give the right feedback. Ceiling tiedowns are key to getting best functional use from one as they make hanging shelves, bunks and whatever else you want off the floor which makes cleaning much easier. I even hang motorcycles between my shelves when I want full access to my project bikes.

Only buy "one trip" grade containers. Do not buy those little 20-footers because they're also standard height. Use a 40ft High Cube or longer if you can find one.

Build out your first container as a workshop which you'll need for independent living anyway. My most recent one-trip HC with doors on both ends was over six grand delivered which is cheap for what it does. Ignore the temptation to buy a "WWT" junk grade box which are cheap because they're condemned for further maritime service. The extra work and coating costs isn't worth it.

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