I’m happy to tell you because I just found out myself! It is a kit home purchased out of a Sears mail order catalog. Sounds unbelievable, right? But in those ...

The Salamanca Area Historical Society and Museum has launched its newest project, focusing on the mail-order house kits once ...

Craftsman's first socket sets went on the market in the 1930s. However, ownership of the brand has changed since then, as has ...

When Paul Meltzer bought his colonial revival house on Denton’s Oak Street, he was told his new property was a catalog home. His research revealed that the home, built between ...

Over the past few weeks, the cottage was torn down to make way for a planned 3,450 square foot, five-bedroom home that will ...

Sears’ philosophy bucked the trend. It was all about going light and carrying only what you need. At the heart of his ...

A Barrington neighborhood with a rich history is gathering petitions to stop Barrington Area Unit District 220’s plans to buy ...

Display at the college’s art gallery highlights watercolor paintings of Marie Von Ohlen and her connection to the college’s ...

The Home Depot Black Friday Sales can already been seen online today! Home Depot is running its Black Friday sale early and ...

Prospective home buyers and renters are familiar with the ritual of an open inspection: wandering from room to room, taking in the overall feel, scrutinising a few details, with one question looming ...

Bag” kits to help students and families fight holiday hunger, with donated ingredients and recipe cards reaching more than ...

Reflecting on childhood Christmas wishes and the legacy of the Sears catalog, Revis shares memories of holiday anticipation, catalog shopping, and how gift-giving—and wishes—have changed over the ...