by Sears Homes | Dec 31, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Dear friend and indefatigable researcher Rachel Shoemaker has found an abundance of kit homes in Oklahoma, and now she’s found FOUR kit homes in Tahlequah, Oklahoma! What is a kit home? Kit houses typically arrived by train in 12,000 pieces and came with a...
by Sears Homes | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized |
In June 2011, the Casey Anthony trial in Orlando mesmerized the nation. The 25-year-old mother was on trial for the 2008 murder of her two-year-old daughter Caylee. Ultimately, the jury returned a verdict of “not guilty,” due in large part to the...
by Sears Homes | Dec 29, 2011 | Uncategorized |
If you’re following the story of the Thomas Family and Kelly Family, and their adventure in building a Sears kit home, you can read the rest of it below. To return to Part I, click here. To return to Part I, click here. * * *
by Sears Homes | Dec 29, 2011 | Uncategorized |
“What does WLS stand for?” is a question I often ask lecture attendees. After giving more than 200 lectures in 25 states, only two people have answered this question correctly. I’ll give you a hint. It has to do with Sears and Roebuck. Thanks to...
by Sears Homes | Dec 28, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Sears kit homes were made of first-class building materials, such as #1 southern yellow pine (framing members). The exterior sidings were offered in red cedar, redwood or cypress. Most frequently, exterior sidings were cypress, and exterior trim pieces (corner...
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