For those who have everything: Cottage in a Day
This kit-home company constructs “very pretty, very tough, very functional, and very green” cottages in, yes, a day.
Missed out on booking a summer rental? You can now get a Cottage in a Day. This kit-home company promises to construct “very pretty, very tough, very functional, and very green” cottages in, yes, a day. The structures, conceived to “require less in mortgage, maintenance, and waste” than conventional homes, feature everything from screen doors to outdoor showers.
Price: starting at $49,500
Contact: Cottageinaday.com
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