Kit homes are pre-fabricated houses. Although kit homes were first introduced in 1906, they did not start to gain popularity until 1908. Sears, Roebuck and Company were the largest builders of kit homes in the early 1900s. At the time, the company was well known for supplying pre-bundled building materials and house plans to homeowners and contractors.

At the time when Sears, Roebuck and Company was heavily involved in putting together kit homes, the packages were shipped to prospective buyers by rail car. The construction process of the kit homes was relatively simple for the homeowner or the contractor to follow. Today, kit homes are often transported with semi trucks and trailers.

Kit homes have always been known for being both affordable and convenient. They are a less expensive option than traditionally built homes and are available in a variety of styles, ranging from modest to elegant. There are also a variety of designs and prices when it comes to kit homes.

Despite the advantages of kit homes, the 1930s saw a steep decline in their demand. Eventually, Sears, Roebuck, and Company was forced to cease manufacturing kit homes in the 1940s. The desperate demand for affordable homes, however, soon led to the re-introduction of kit homes. Today, increasing numbers of companies are becoming involved in manufacturing kit homes because of the great demand. Kit homes are generally designed in modular style, with each kit being shipped to the homeowner along with easy instructions for putting the home together.

Kit homes are designed to adapt to any disaster nature may send their way. The kits are designed to be hurricane, earthquake, and salt-air resistant. In addition, they are created to be durable in any type of climate or terrain. As a matter of fact, most kit homes are ideal for those who favor coastal and mountain sites.

Most kit homes are used as the owner's primary home. There are, however, kit homes available as additions to current homes or as part of home improvement projects. In addition, kit homes are also frequently used for vacation or retirement homes, as well as for coastal homes and beach houses.