Once people decide ContBlox is the right choice, one last question remains: 3×3 or 3×6? Both units are built on the same system and the same quality; they differ in size, and therefore in purpose. In this post we compare them quickly and honestly, so you can pick the right one for you. In short: … Read more

When we’re deciding on a building, sooner or later we reach the basic fork in the road: build conventionally, or choose a modular self-assembly kit. Both paths lead to a finished space, but the experience along the way is very different. In this post we put them side by side — honestly, without exaggeration — … Read more

“Can you actually live in a container in winter too?” is a question almost everyone who’s thinking seriously asks. The honest answer is yes — but with one word that makes all the difference: insulation. In this post we explain how things stand with thermal insulation, what to expect, and how to turn the unit … Read more

The dream of a weekend place is much the same for most of us: a piece of land somewhere in nature and a simple building to retreat to over the weekend. But making the dream real often stalls at the same obstacle — conventional building is too expensive, too slow and too big a commitment … Read more

If there’s one part of the project people love to underestimate, it’s the base. Understandable — it’s not as exciting as the building itself. But it’s exactly what decides whether the container stands level, whether the doors close as they should, and whether you’ll have problems in two years’ time or not. In this post … Read more

“I won’t be able to put this together.” We hear it often, and it almost always turns out to be an unnecessary worry. The ContBlox kit is designed to be assembled by two people with basic DIY skills — not builders, just two people who can handle a wrench and a hammer. In this post … Read more

A few years ago a garden office was something exotic. Today, for many people who work from home, it’s almost a necessity. The kitchen table was fine for the first few weeks, and then it revealed what we all know: home and office don’t share the same room well. In this post we look at … Read more

Of all the questions you send us, this is probably the most common — and also the one that most often stops people from buying, even though it usually turns out to be solvable. “Do I need a building permit for a container?” The honest answer is: it depends. In this post we explain what … Read more

Price is almost always the first question you ask us — and rightly so. With a bigger purchase we all want a clear number, not a vague “it depends.” So in this post we’ll tell you what a ContBlox container kit costs, and honestly explain what else affects the final figure beyond the kit price … Read more

When we first mention a modular container kit, most people picture a construction-site cabin. Fair enough — that’s what we’re used to seeing by the roadside. But once you see what one can actually become, the picture changes fast. In this post we’ve gathered five ideas our customers turn into reality most often. You might … Read more