Did you know? In the early 1900s, Sears sold entire homes through their mail-order catalog. Customers could choose from various models, and Sears would ship all the necessary materials—lumber, nails, plumbing fixtures, and more—directly to the buyer's location. These "kit homes" were then assembled by the homeowners themselves or local builders. Over 70,000 of these homes were sold between 1908 and 1940, and many are still standing today across the United States
