From 1908 until 1940 Sears offered 370 models of homes to choose from. One was a bungalow called “the Osborn”
You could follow the instructions found in a 75 page book and assemble more than 29,000 pieces in 90 days. Homes cost from $500.00.
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Recap: This is my role model – to provide a book of instructions to build your own little house and Live big. Soon this resource will be offered.
Now, onward to continue our house hunt. Are we having fun?
Kris says
I guess at some point it was decided this was no longer a good idea, but I can’t figure out why. I’m going to go look and see if anyone still sells houses in kits.
Thanks for another great post!