The company most commonly associated with the phrase “kit home” is Sears — yes, the bankrupt department store. That’s because from the early 1900s to almost the 1950s, Sears was one of the ...

Here’s a little bit about Sears’ kit homes and how many are left standing in Florida. Sears kit home in Lansing, MI: Kit homes were ordered from store catalogs before 1950.

In the 1930s, Sears indicated most of its kit homes were assembled by buyers themselves but Mutch said there were contractors who specialized in building kit homes.

People in the Sacramento area might think they own a Sears house. Here’s why these houses are often confused.

The last Sears kit homes were built more than 80 years ago and few were sold in Florida compared to other states. But there are still some left.

S ometimes kitchen renovations really come down to the need for a better layout. That was the case for Carli Otero and her ...

From 1908 to 1940, Sears, Roebuck and Co. sold kit homes through a mail-order catalog. Cincinnati reportedly has more Sears homes than anywhere else.

Two designs from a Pacific Ready-Cut Homes catalog. The California company manufactured kit homes that were similar to the more famous Sears kits, which are rare in California. Pacific Ready-Cut Homes ...

The last Sears kit homes were built more than 80 years ago and few were sold in Florida compared to other states. But there are still some left.