Prefab Tiny Home from The Home Depot
More than ever people are desperately searching for reasonably priced living situations. Ordering a prefab tiny home from The Home Depot as a kit might be a way to save construction costs depending on your ability to be the builder and contractor.
House kits can be more affordable because:
- You get a bulk price for buying everything at once.
- You won’t need to hire an architect.
- Many come with plans ready to take to your counties permit department.
- Just imagine the time you’ll save running to the lumber store.
Buying a home from a catalog is a proven home source
Buying a home from a catalog is not new. Sears has been doing it for years. In this Sears Catalog from 1926 there are 86 homes to choose from. In addition to visual documentation, the catalog provides extensive, detailed construction information, ranging from the grade of exterior siding to the type of wood used for flooring, windows, and trim.
In 2018, the company filed for bankruptcy after years of declining sales.
The Home Depot Steps in, Offering Over 300 Home Kits and Sheds
There are companies that sell pre-made modular homes. I did not see any of those available from The Home Depot. They do, however, sell Tuff Sheds. These sheds look like tiny houses and the price is inviting. But there are many obstacles that need to be overcome before you’d be allowed to live in one. Visit my page, Converting A Shed Into A Tiny House for the details.
The Home Depot does not sell a THOW (Tiny House On Wheels) kit.
The Home Depot sells many other home kits like this one.
The ad says: “The Lookout is a modern design that offers a spacious and open living experience. The two bedrooms are located on one side of the house, providing privacy and separation from the expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area. The home’s standout feature is the large, covered porch, which extends from the main structure and serves as both an inviting entryway and an extension of the living space. The exterior boasts a contemporary aesthetic with a harmonious blend of corrugated metal panels and natural stone veneer. The classic modern roof, also finished in corrugated metal, complements the home’s design, while the wooden pillars on the porch add a touch of rustic charm.”
This listing is for the steel frame kit ONLY.
Again, always read the ad carefully and do not assume anything. It does not include the foundation for the structure or finish materials like plumbing, electrical, lighting or gas equipment. Gutter systems and appliances are excluded. I can’t tell what the walls are made of from the artist renderings (the images are not actual photos). This kit sells for $39,399.00*.
What you get is a pile of pre-cut metal framing and you take it from there. It can save you money on the framing and does get you sturdy skeleton that is code compliant but don’t be fooled into thinking you just pays your money and a finished home gets dropped on your property. Click image for more details.
The Home Depot Sells Steel-Frame Building Kits
The structure shown at the top of the page is listed as “Bangalow Ultimate 837 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom with Loft Tiny Home DIY Steel Frame Building Kit.”
The ad says: “Well Done 1 kit homes proudly presents the Bungalow Plus 2 Bed 2 Bath 842 sq.ft.-a fast, easy-to-build steel frame, superior framing system for your home offering 842 sq.ft. of versatile living space. Ideal as a main residence, Airbnb, ADU, or guest house, this kit reaches the “dry-in” stage in just 3 to 4 days with Zip Panel Technology. The building system is the framing from the roof, ceilings and every frame wall in the bungalow, the system of the future Now, all American made. The framing system includes the steel frame with options for sheathing attached to your exterior walls. ”
The price was $59,997.00*. You’ll need to build the foundation and finish everything else so expect the final cost to be a lot more, like more than double.
These kits are only available for a season or two before being discontinued. The images you see are “renderings” not actual photos.
These prefab tiny home kits from The Home Depot actually meet building codes
PLuS 1 home kits are architecturally designed and approved by a professional engineer to comply with your location’s building codes and zoning requirements. As an extra bonus, all their steel-frame kits can be engineered to withstand harsh climates, including the ones affected by snow, cyclones, and hurricanes. “If you require the stamped certificate by a professional engineer, and want to purchase the architectural structural plans and calculations that meet your location’s building codes, please contact us.”
2 Bedroom Tiny Home DIY Steel-Frame Building Kit
This bungalow is 1298 sq.ft. and sold for $61,590.00*. Not exactly a tiny house but I mention it to show the broad range of DIY home kits available.
What The Home Depot carries changes frequently. This model is no longer available. Click on image to see a similar offering on The Home Depot website. Notice it’s just the metal frame.
Quonset Huts are also steel building kits
These have a unique look and some unique issues that need to be overcome to become a tiny home. To see more about those visit this page: Quonset Huts.
The Home Depot Offers Financing
The Home Depot offers financing in the form of a credit card from CitiBank. With good credit you can get up to 10 years to pay at credit card interest rates close to 20%*.
The fine print made me dizzy looking at it but here’s the link.
Here’s an interesting YouTube® video comparing shed companies to see which is best constructed and could be converted to a tiny house:
Jason Crocker walks you through a few tiny houses, mobile homes and shed to homes. What’s better? You decide.
More pages of this website you’ll want to see:
Arlington shed kit available at The Home Depot $9,899.99*
Converting A Shed Into A Tiny Home
Buying A Tiny Home From Amazon
Boxabl Mass produced prefabricated housing
Taking Advantage Of Big-Box Store Sales