How a Novice Couple Transformed a Shipping Container into Their Dream Home

In their early twenties and with zero building know-how, a young couple managed to transform a 45-foot shipping container into a fully functional home with stunning views—all for just $20,000!

Paiton and her boyfriend Matt decided to take the plunge into the tiny home lifestyle and build their dream home, despite having no prior experience. In August 2019, they sold their converted school bus to purchase a shipping container. Over the next year, they balanced their jobs with building the container home, and by April 2020, they were ready to move in.

From the outside, you'd never guess it was their first time—everything looks like it was crafted by seasoned pros.