A belgium family decided to settle temporarily in a maritime container while the renovation of the house they bought in Zemst. However, what began as a practical and economical solution ended up becoming an unexpected challenge for the high cost of electricity.
Although they had calculated a energy expenditure similar to that of their previous home, their bills began to skyrocket until they far exceeded what they could afford.
A provisional life inside a 48 m² container
According to local media HLN, Glenda y Joris they acquired a maritime container and they transformed it into a living space of 48 square meters while they renovate the home they bought. The project, which cost them less than $10.000 eurosincludes kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom, all in a small but functional environment to live together as a family.
According to FocusFar from experiencing it as an inconvenience, the couple assures that this stage has become a kind of family “adventure.” They adapted the container on their own and, although space is limited, they have managed to maintain an organized daily life while they wait to finish the work on their main house.
The unexpected problem with the electricity bill
Despite the above, the biggest obstacle came with the receipts of energy. HLN details that his annual expenditure went from about 250 euros to around 2,100 eurosa rise they did not anticipate when moving.
Air conditioning is the factor that has most impacted your bills: container requires electric heating during winter and mobile air conditioning during summerwhich significantly increases consumption.
The couple explains that, although the container is practical and relatively inexpensive to install, keeping it at a comfortable temperature is a constant challenge. The metal structure tends to heat up and cool down quickly, forcing you to use electrical appliances intensively.
Waiting to return to your renovated house
Despite the costs, Glenda y Joris They plan to continue living in the container until renovations to their primary home are completed. According to Focusthey hope that this stage will end soon to leave unexpected expenses behind and return to a normal domestic life.
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