Micah Woods taught woodshop and welding to high school students, but he dreamed of using his skills to build his own home with high-end wood furniture. When a friend offered him a place to build on his sheep farm, Woods began shopping for shipping containers to convert into a modern mobile home.
He purchased a high cube for extra space for light and airflow, and he specified a one-trip container to be sure it hadn’t carried anything that might be toxic. Once he cut windows and doors in the structure, he chose not to weld on a support frame (despite his extensive experience with metal) in order to create a no-weld method that could be copied by others.
Woods spent months hand-crafting hardwood furniture that would fit the space to perfection. His “piece de resistance” is the transforming sofa made of walnut pieces that slide out to create a guest bed. A slim side table transforms to become a dining table or extra countertop space (he built it to the exact height of the counters). The bed is filled with storage compartments and has an intricate headboard that is backlit at night.
Everything in the home was built by Woods, from the kitchen and bathroom cabinets to the quartz countertops (that he cut and shaped). He hopes his home, which he calls “Uncontained Dreams,” will motivate others to build a home, furniture, or something in their lives. He is currently selling the home because it’s too small for his family, but he hopes to build something larger soon.
Uncontained Dreams projects: https://uncontaineddreams.com/
Uncontained Dreams channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPRC1XyM0BdLB6Rcc-uACA
Filming credit: Blaine Dotson https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaine-dotson-bb317185/
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What a stunning home!!!!! Best container build I've seen!!
Micah is inspiring! Love his personality and what a cool place he has made! The location with the sheep is idyllic and peaceful, and the house and its furnishings are so high-end. I LOVE that walnut furniture he has made and love the aesthetic of the kitchen and the little wood accents around the house, from the TP holder, the wall hooks, to the ceiling. Bravo!
Wow! So much attention to detail and really clever designs that keep such a light and open feel throughout. Everything custom built to his specifications, and now he has a lovely home that he could literally live for the rest of his life comfortably as it's all on one level. With the price of homes these days, having this beautiful asset is MAJOR! The fact that he can pick it up and move it to anywhere easily is also a huge bonus, and since he built it he can maintain everything in it himself. Again, this is huge. Just getting a plumber or electrician out to your house to LOOK at something costs $150 bucks, never mind the cost for parts and labor to actually fix the problem. The "cost" of living is in large part because we have "experts" do everything for us rather than taking the time to learn how to do things for ourselves. What Micah has created with his own two hands is a stunning home with high end finishes that he can maintain himself with very frugal means. He's created great security for himself and followed through on his dream in a manner he can be extremely proud of. So inspiring!
Corrugated Corrugated ????
I love his wood items, and well thought-out design. He could def have a YouTube channel to share his unique furniture building techniques. BUT I've never met a futon that was comfortable, ????. I like stability and support. I think we share the same color kitchen cabinets. I love mine also. Glad this gent has created what he loves!
One of the best craftsmen I know.
Love, LOVE this guy's style. One of my top favs of all your videos.
awesome and inspiring!
gorgeous home….wow. so amazing
This man and his house have great energy ❤❤❤❤❤
Wow that’s well thought out quality and craftsmanship
This guy can build me a shipping container home any day! Wow! He really knows what he’s doing… Loved this build so much! Brilliant!
What a great teacher! I love how he explains everything.
Sensational video. Best design and build you have aired. This gentleman is a genius. He thinks about detail and cost. Most trained architects can’t manage that!!
The DYI and craftsmanship part of this story are so inspiring. While each smaller project appears simple, the end result is a nice highly functional home that looks great. There's something to be appreciated in simple to build, and well thought design.
Great design man. That headboard is sick, such a good idea with the lighting.
He's so proud and rightly so, making me smile too ✨
Absolutely beautiful…the craftsmanship, attention to detail….simply stunning. I love how he is also sharing his knowledge with the youth. Well done????.
Just put another container on top or next to it. They all interlock with each other.
Lovely house, but if I found a final spot for the container (I know he hasn’t) I would put a leaning roof on top and fill it with solar panels and rain water collection. The roof would be large enough to shade the structure since it seems to be located in a hot part of the world (saw the snake in the beginning).
Someone please give this man a really nice, detailed book about the Greene and Greene architects. I think he would love it.
Excellent job thought everything thru looks beautiful
Oh my goshhh lol. He’s too much lol. Laughter what a beautiful thing then that talent. Wow. Thennnn. Lol. Hes got himself a stunning women on the inside and out. Not to mention beautiful children.
What a beautiful life he has made for himself And all the people who receive one of his amazing pieces of ART ????????♥️????????
Bro, this is absolutely outstanding! Great work, well thought out and functional in every aspect.
I love that key holder/backpack holder on the wall
i love micah's work and admire his use of pocket holes and getting beautiful, custom but also faster results. well done!