[thefro526]

Haha, this is a funny thread, turns out I work for a company that rents/modifies/sells shipping containers.

As far as containers go you can get them in standard lengths of: ~4'9", ~6'6", 10', 20', 30" (Very rare to see in the USA), 40', 45', 48', and 53' foot. Most containers are 8' high but you can get them in 6'10", 8', 8'6", 9'6". Widths for the most part are 8' unless you get a special container.

As far as lights, benches, doors, windows, HVAC, security, insulation.... it's probably already been done. You can honestly put or get any put into a container for the right price. Also most containers you'll ever see have a 1"-1.25" wood floor that is weather resistant and can be drilled into for mounting shelves or tables and the walls are steel so you can weld to them too.

So yeah, containers are great for temporary storage and they're relatively affordable too. A one time use container usually runs about $2000-$4000 give or take depending on the condition and size (You'll never be able to get a "new" container in the states at an affordable price, most are made in China and filled with goods and used once to ship over here and then are sold as "New containers") . As far as used containers (>3-5 yrs old) they run about $1000-$2000 to buy. You can also rent them.

If anyone would like any help in trying to get a Container for storage at a good price send me a PM and I'll get you some contact info.