> A more modern approach has become the Pre-fab homes. This isn't just a modern approach. See the Sears kit homes of the early 20th century. My parents buil

> A more modern approach has become the Pre-fab homes. This isn't just a modern approach. See the Sears kit homes of the early 20th century. My parents built their ~2800sq ft (not including basement) two story house back in 1976, and it came as a kit on a truck. My dad and uncle, with help from friends, built it, farming out specialist jobs (plumbing, including septic system, etc) as needed.