Outside The Box (OTB) is a new shipping container–based retail and community plaza coming to downtown Cotter. This article explores how the project supports local artisans and small businesses with affordable, move-in-ready units while creating a vibrant space for shopping, events, and community connection.

USA Containers has officially opened a new shipping container yard in Walton, Kansas, strengthening its presence in the Midwest. This article covers what the new yard offers, why Walton was chosen, and how local access helps customers get containers faster and at lower delivery costs.

USA Containers has opened a new shipping container yard in Burley, Idaho, expanding local access to container sales and rentals. This article explains why Burley was chosen, what inventory is available, and how the new yard helps reduce delivery times and costs for customers across southern Idaho and neighboring states.

Soft spots or peeling layers on a shipping container floor are signs of delamination. This guide explains what causes floor delamination, how to identify damaged areas, and step-by-step methods to repair and prevent it without replacing the entire floor.

Rust is one of the few things that can shorten a shipping container’s lifespan if it’s ignored. This article explains what causes rust, where it usually appears, and how to treat and prevent it with simple maintenance steps, so your container stays strong, protected, and looking good for years.

Shipping container doors take a lot of abuse from weather, dirt, and daily use. This guide covers simple maintenance tips, cleaning, lubrication, gasket care, and rust prevention, to keep your container doors opening smoothly and sealing properly for years.

Shipping container leaks are more common than most people think, but they’re also easy to fix. This article explains why containers leak, how to find the source, and the most effective ways to seal and prevent water damage so your container stays wind and watertight for years.

Getting a shipping container ready for storage, work, or living space starts with a proper clean. This article walks through a simple step-by-step process, from power washing and rust treatment to disinfecting, so you can prep your container safely and correctly before putting it to use.

Tired of struggling with stuck or hard-to-open shipping container doors? This article introduces the Easy-Open Leverage Bar from USA Containers and explains how this simple, heavy-duty tool makes opening container doors safer, faster, and nearly effortless in any weather or working condition.

Wondering if you need a permit to build a shipping container home? This article explains how zoning laws, building codes, and local regulations affect container homes, what permits are typically required, and how to prepare so your project stays compliant and on track from the start.