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sdfernando

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7. I rented a house back in the 90s

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

Sat Aug 2, 2025, 01:41 PM

Aug 2

that was a Sears kit house. Over the years the front wrap around porch was closed in to expand the living room. I liked the house but was disappointed in the faux fireplace.

Did you know that in the early 1900s and again in the 1950s Sears sold cars out of their catalog?

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a23786730/sears-failed-selling-cars-twice/

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'I Live in a 1900s Sears Catalog Home--Here's What It's Like To Own a House That Arrived in a Box' [View all] Diamond_Dog Aug 2 OP

What a great article! CrispyQ Aug 2 #1

YW, CrispyQ! Diamond_Dog Aug 2 #3

Thanks for this fascinating article, complete with photos and plans, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2 #2

YW Peggy! Glad you enjoyed this. Diamond_Dog Aug 2 #4

they shd bring them back. mopinko Aug 2 #5

It's interesting to think of this happening today. Diamond_Dog Aug 2 #6

it wd absolutely b cheaper. mopinko Aug 2 #13

I rented a house back in the 90s sdfernando Aug 2 #7

Wow! I had no idea you could buy a car from the Sears catalog, too! Diamond_Dog Aug 2 #10

Man - what a great read! Tom Dyer Aug 2 #8

Thanks, and YW Tom Dyer! Diamond_Dog Aug 2 #11

A friend owned owned one in New Jersey. bluedigger Aug 2 #9

Ha ha Diamond_Dog Aug 2 #12

I am, and those Sears houses were built small bluedigger Aug 2 #16

My Great-Uncle and Aunt Had One Deep State Witch Aug 2 #14

Did they order it from Sears or did they buy it after it was already built by someone else? Diamond_Dog Aug 2 #15

Ordered it from Sears. Probably sometime in the 30's. Deep State Witch Aug 3 #17