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Kit Homes Can Help Solve the U.S. Housing Crisis

The U.S. housing shortage remains pinched. The gap between supply and demand persists despite some…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Choosing a Foundation

Matching Foundation Type to Your Land and Lifestyle After you’ve chosen land for your new small…

Why SIPs are the Best Option for Prefabricated Homes

A growing demand for efficient, fast, sustainable housing is making prefabricated homes more popular. Known…

Escape to Paradise Sooner: House Kits Perfect for Vacation Homes

Waking up steps from a lake or watching light move across mountain ridges, the pull of a personal…

Comparing Panelized vs. Modular Prefabricated Homes

A "prefabricated home" is a house that is either wholly or partially manufactured in a factory before being…

5 Reasons to Build a Small Home

The world's gotten much bigger. That means bigger bills, houses, and pressure to keep up. But in the middle…

6 Reasons for Building Small Homes with SIPS

One of the biggest mistakes when building a primary or vacation home is overlooking Structural Insulated…

What is a Kit Home?

In the early 1900s, companies like Sears shipped entire home kits by train, allowing families to construct…

How Much Does an ADU Cost?

As Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) gain popularity and land use restrictions ease, homeowners with ample…

SIP Kit Homes Qualify for Conventional Mortgage Financing

If you've considered purchasing and building a prefab Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) kit home, yet worry…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Windows and Doors

Windows are your eyes to the world and come in various shapes and sizes depending on an individual’s choice…

Cottage Built in Urban Neighborhood Demonstrates ROI of Mighty Small Homes

Property owner Steve Corwin transformed a long-vacant infill lot in Louisville’s historic Irish Hill…

What to Know About Building an ADU

Are you feeling cramped with adult children or in-laws living at home? Do you want to keep your elderly…

How to Build a House Kit: Assembling Your Kit

Read our comprehensive guide for assembling your Mighty Small Home kit, including photos and descriptions for…

California Embracing ADUs: Requirements to Know

California's adjustments to zoning laws and regulations are allowing homeowners to build ADUs that help ease…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Roofing

Learn about choosing and installing the best roofing options when building your prefabricated house kit.

Comparing SIP Homes vs. ICF Homes

When it comes to building energy-efficient homes. SIPs and ICF homes are two popular modern construction…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Wrapping Up and Protecting Your Home’s Exterior

Congratulations–you’re past the halfway point of completing your house kit build and one step closer to…

How to Build: Installing Mini-Splits HVAC Systems in Our Kit Homes

Mini-splits are an economic and eco-friendly way to keep your Mighty Small Home comfortable and energy…

How to Build: Wiring a Mighty Small Home Kit

Ready to bring your new prefab home to life with electricity? With your windows, doors, and interior wall…

How Small Homes Offer a Luxury Lifestyle at Lower Costs

Small homes allow builders to incorporate more luxury details, high-end features and modern design while…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Plumbing with SIPs

Tackling DIY rough-in plumbing can save money. It’s essential to adhere to best practices and seek expert…

Introducing our A-Frame House Kit

At Mighty Small Homes, we want customers to have more options for building the home of their dreams. That’s…

Introducing Duplex House Kits: Modern Solutions for Housing Density

Great Options for Cottage House Kits

A charming Cottage kit home offers DIYers more versatility for living, working, or investing. These…

Panelized vs. Mobile Homes: Exploring the Differences

When choosing a place to call home, numerous options are available, each catering to different needs and…

Great Ways To Use Small House Kits

Prefab small kit houses have emerged as a popular, versatile solution for building a new home.House kits from…

Revolutionizing Home Construction: The Rise of Resilient Homes

The need for resilient home construction has become critical as the world experiences shifting weather…

How MEP Plans Streamline Construction of Your Mighty Small Home

Home construction requires meticulous planning, the cornerstone of successful projects. Prefab kit homes…

Building Hurricane-Resistant Homes

Many people dream about living near or on the coast and enjoying the sunshine, the waves, and the relaxed or…

How to Build Tornado Resistant House Kits

Across the United States, tornadoes leave trails of destruction. With speeds sometimes exceeding 200 mph for…

What to Look for When Buying and Building a House Kit

Kit homes can range from basic, functional designs to more elaborate and sophisticated models. A kit home is…

3 Ways Mighty Small Homes Pay for Themselves

First-time home buyers or individuals looking for a second home face the same challenges as Taylor Swift fans…

See Our Live Build Demonstration

Small home enthusiasts living in or near our headquarters in Louisville, KY, had an opportunity to visit…

DIY Space Saving Ideas For Small Homes

When you own a small home with a beautiful exterior, the beauty should also reflect on your interior.…

How Our House Kits Help Entry-Level Homebuyers Build Wealth

Sky-high home prices show little signs of coming down, fueled by lower interest rates, maybe the…

Mighty Small Homes Help Downsizers Struggling with Low Housing Inventory

The United States housing sector has been no exception to the economic challenges of our post-pandemic…

Small Homes vs. Tiny Homes – Key Differences

In today's housing landscape, the buzz around compact living options has never been louder—but here's the…

How to Select a Small Home Kit Builder

Home Kit Builder Selector GuideBuilding a home from a prefab kit is no doubt exciting, and it can feel…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Shipment and Preparing for Delivery

Thoughtful planning is the key to beginning a successful kit homebuilding process as soon as your house kit…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Choosing the Best Kit Home

Prefabricated house kits offer prospective homeowners an alternative and an easier way to build a…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Codes & Building Permits

Building a panelized small house kit requires building permits and inspections similar to the…

How to Build a Small House Kit: Choosing Land

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How to Build a Small House Kit: Getting Started

When most people think of home construction, they immediately think of traditional framing with 2x4 wood…

Small Prefab Kits Perfect for Hunting Cabins

For many of us, ignoring the lure of the great outdoors is simply impossible. Getting outside and venturing…

Structural Insulated Panels Lower Costs by Requiring Less Skilled Labor

Despite an improving economy, the housing industry continues to suffer from a skilled labor shortage that…

Busting the Biggest Myths about Small Homes

A larger house is better than a small one, right? That way of thinking reflects our need to accumulate…

Why Pocket Neighborhoods are Attracting Builders and Investors

When you think of a typical neighborhood, the vision that comes to mind is several hundred houses connected…

How Small Homes Use Smart Technology

A "smart home" is a residence equipped with connected technology that gives homeowners more control over…

Minimize Risk, Maximize Return when Flipping Houses

House flipping has become a popular way in real estate investment. But when it comes to investing in…

Mighty Small Homes Featured in MoneyWise

Mighty Small Homes caught the eye of MoneyWise, a digital personal finance publication helping people make…

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as Airbnb Rentals Make Perfect Sense

Accessory dwelling units are rapidly becoming homeowners' go-to choice, especially those venturing into…

Small Home Living Blogs & Influencers to Follow

A minimalist lifestyle has become more and more popular as we move into an environmentally conscious age.…

The 'Treehouse Masters' Kentucky Cabin

Bill and Shelly had a dream – to build and escape to a serene and relaxing Kentucky cabin – a one-of-a-kind…

Shou-Sugi-Ban: Perfect Form and Function for Small Homes

Hundreds of years ago, Japanese architects and carpenters were looking for a practical, but visually…

One Day Tiny Home Build

In November 2017, we invited the public into our Louisville-based manufacturing facility to see the building…

Prefab Carriage House Kit with Garage Offers Versatility

The Carriage house is a marvel combining the best modern design with the practicality of an apartment and a…

Roofing Options for the DIY Home Builder

Choosing the right roof can be crucial when building your own home. With so many different roofing options,…

Comparing Tiny Homes on Trailers vs. Foundations

Have you ever dreamed about downsizing to a tiny house on wheels and traveling the country? Maybe you’ve…

How Sustainable Kit Homes Save Money

Sustainable homes have come a long way from mud huts with thatched roofs. Still, even today those homes…

How Universal Design Makes Prefab Homes Accessible

Accessible home design is a rising trend today, due to an aging population and an increasing number of…

7 Reasons to Live in a Small Home

A home is usually the single largest investment a person makes in their lifetime. We spend so much time…

Downsizing Retirees Can Live Large in Small Home Kits

Today’s homes have ballooned in size from just 50 years ago. With the kids gone, retiring baby boomers…