Sears Homes

What is a Sears Home?  In short, these were houses purchased out of the Sears Roebuck mail-order catalog. They were shipped to the rail station in 12,000 pieces (including a 75-page instruction book) and assembled by the aspiring homeowner. About 70,000 Sears homes were sold from 1908-1940. Here is a home that happens to be […]

Home Is Where The Heart Is

February is the month to get cozy and snuggly. Here are some ideas to cozy up your home and spread the love around for Valentines Day and all month long. Let’s start with the living room. Wood floors, fireplaces, and nice windows to bring in the sun during the day. Furnished with your most snuggly […]

5 Winter Home Improvement Projects

Replace Kitchen Countertops Redoing your kitchen countertops can give this heavily trafficked room an easy upgrade. Plus, it’s a project that doesn’t require any time outside, ideal for those blustery January days. This project can offer a big payoff, as minor kitchen remodels have an average return on investment of 72%. The colder, drier winter […]