by Sears Homes | Nov 1, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Built-in breakfast nooks were a popular item in the early 1920s and especially so in kit homes. After the grand Victorian home fell from favor, the bungalow craze took over and suddenly The Little House was the best house to have. (As Henry David Thoreau said,...
by Sears Homes | Oct 27, 2010 | Uncategorized |
When people think of Sears Homes, they think of Illinois or maybe the Midwest, but I’ve found many Sears Homes in the south! In fact, I’ve found hundreds in the Hampton Roads area (Southeastern Virginia). Yes, hundreds. Recently, I went to Raleigh and...
by Sears Homes | Sep 11, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Heretofore, there are only six known Magnolias in the country. Six. And there’s one in Alabama! What is a Sears Home? These were kit homes, sold from the Sears Roebuck catalog from 1908-1940. The houses arrived by train, in 12,000-piece kits. (And you thought...
by Sears Homes | Sep 10, 2010 | Uncategorized |
There’s a rumor circulating on the web that the house featured in the movie, “The Notebook,” is a Sears Magnolia. This is not correct. I repeat, this is NOT correct. For those who are interested in a comparison, look at the house featured in the...
by Sears Homes | Aug 15, 2010 | Uncategorized |
The number one question I’m asked again and again – How do you identify a Sears Kit Home? First, begin by eliminating the obvious. Sears sold these homes between 1908-1940. If your home was built outside of that time frame, it can not be a Sears catalog...
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