"Kit homes are simple DIY solutions that come with pre-assembled frames and trusses as well as easy-to-follow instructions, taking up to seven days, or less, to assemble," says Sutkus.

Modern kit homes often include prefabricated walls, floors and roofs. They are distinguished from modular and other factory-built homes in that the bulk of the assembly occurs on-site.

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Over the decades, the kit homes ranged in price from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on the size, design and scope. The companies also sold garages, boilers, chicken coops, bathtubs and built-in shelving.

Home Depot’s pre-fabricated tiny houses range from about $4,000 to $40,000 but as always in the US housing market, there's a catch.