Kit homes are an increasing popular option for home buyers looking for a cost-effective way to build their own house or getaway cabin. With kit and prefabricated homes, materials are made offsite and ...

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Does It Come With Free Shipping? Did you know you can buy a new house online? For as little as $500 you can buy the plans for a DIY kit home that you can finish to your own specs. If you've got more ...

Tiny homes have been popular for years now, particularly among those seeking a cheaper path to homeownership. But for those who may not be aware, they aren't the only option when it comes to ...

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The Virginian-Pilot, January 12, 2006 "Suffolk Sun" Section, p. SU8 (posted with permission from The Virginian-Pilot) It's a house that may have arrived by boxcar, complete with thousands of parts, a ...

Over the decades, the kit homes ranged in price from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on the size, design and scope. The companies also sold garages, boilers, chicken coops, bathtubs and built-in shelving.

Onetime retail giant Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. Here’s a look back at a story from 2017 about how the kit homes it sold and shipped are still valued today. (October 22 ...