In 1970, 30 years after Sears ceased offering prefabricated housing, Shelter-Kit of Tilton, New Hampshire began offering small homes and cabins that could be assembled by aspiring homeowners with no construction experience. MarketWatch tells MHProNews.com customers can choose from a wide variety of options in designing their home, including drawings required for a building permit in the U. S. and Canada. The company also offers barns and garages, and the structures are designed to withstand seismic shifts and high winds.

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