When you were a kid, a regular cardboard box wasn?t just a box: it was a world of imagination and possibilities. You were able to let your imagination run free as you had the freedom to be anything you ever wanted or dreamed of. But now that you?re an adult, it?s time to get serious and grow up. That being said, what if you had an even bigger box, and instead of cardboard, it was made out of steel?

When it comes to empty shipping containers, the possibilities are truly endless. Now that you have a nice adult brain, you are quite the practical thinker (congratulations!). And while you may not be planning to build a space ship, you are thinking about all of the awesome ways you could use a big steel cargo shipping container.

Stumped for ideas? Here are 3 creative ways to buy used storage containers and repurpose them:

Shipping Container Deck
Looking for a great new way to enjoy your backyard? One smart young chap cleared out a steel cargo container, installed glass windows, added a rooftop garden and even went so far to set up a patio to create a unique and beautiful steed oasis for his yard.

Turn Steel Shipping Containers Into Art
This might sound crazy, but many artists have used steel shipping containers as art supplies to help them create beautiful masterpieces. Some like to cut down the pieces and use the parts to sculpt, and others have used multiple containers to build massive, monolithic art pieces.

Office Container
If you don?t have enough room for a home office, why not just build one in the comforts of your own backyard? Simply obtain used steel storage containers for sale, and add all of the amenities you could ever want or need.

As adults, it?s important that we use our imagination to problem solve and to make our dreams a reality. Think of what a few storage container modifications can do!