Craftsman Bank

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craftsman-exterior-inspection

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Craftsman exterior inspection showing siding, window trim, gutters, porch wear, and column damage.

Caption

A useful Craftsman exterior inspection looks at water paths first: roof edges, gutters, window trim, siding joints, porch boards, and column bases. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement

Under “Siding: Repair Before You Cover Everything” or “Exterior Remodel Order.”

Cluster reuse

Use later for:

Craftsman exterior remodel
Old-house siding repair
Porch column repair
Exterior inspection before renovation
Wood siding maintenance
Old-house water damage inspection
Bungalow exterior repair

Craftsman exterior inspection showing siding, window trim, porch columns, and repair tools.

Use it?
Yes. Strong image.

Best use
Use under “Craftsman Porch Repair and Exterior Restoration” or “Siding: Repair Before You Cover Everything.”

Rating: 8.8/10

Why it works
Bright daylight, believable porch scale, good tapered column, wood siding, original-style window trim, ladder, tools, and visible wear. It feels like a real inspection/repair moment.

Realism issues
Looks real enough. No major fake feel.

Filename
craftsman-exterior-inspection

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Craftsman exterior inspection showing siding, window trim, porch columns, and repair tools.

Caption
A useful Craftsman exterior inspection starts with the porch, siding, window trim, column bases, and water-wear areas before choosing paint colors. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Old Craftsman siding with peeling paint, window trim, ladder, and repair work.

Use it?
Yes, but not as the main hero.

Best use
Use under “Siding: Repair Before You Cover Everything” or “Paint Prep Can Reveal Bigger Problems.”

Rating: 8.3/10

Why it works
It clearly shows peeling paint, old siding, exposed wood, ladder, porch edge, window trim, and repair need. This is a strong teaching image for old-house exterior problems.

Realism issues
Very believable. The angle is a little tight and less attractive, but that actually helps the repair/investigation feeling.

Filename
craftsman-siding-repair

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Old Craftsman siding with peeling paint, window trim, ladder, and repair work.

Caption
Peeling paint on an old Craftsman house can point to deeper siding, trim, drainage, or preparation problems that should be checked before repainting. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

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Use it?
Maybe. Not urgent.

Best use
Use as an after / restored porch example, not as a repair image.

Rating: 7.4/10

Why it works
Good porch proportions, tapered columns, stone bases, exposed rafter tails, and simple walkway.

Why it is weaker
It looks too finished. It does not teach renovation problems as clearly as the other two. For this article, it is less valuable than Ox5zJ.jpg and tmmsy.jpg.

Filename
craftsman-porch-after

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Finished Craftsman porch with tapered wood columns, stone bases, and deep eaves.

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A finished Craftsman porch works best when the columns, railings, roofline, trim, and front walk all feel properly scaled together. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Craftsman house with porch, wood siding, and active exterior renovation work.

Status: Must use — strongest hero
Use: Yes
Best role: Hero image
Why: This is the strongest whole-house image. It has the porch, roofline, Craftsman massing, renovation work, and good daylight.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-house-renovation

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Craftsman house with porch, wood siding, and active exterior renovation work.

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A Craftsman renovation often starts outside, where the porch, siding, trim, and roof details set the character of the whole house. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Top of article, under intro.

Craftsman living room with fireplace, built-ins, wood trim, and original windows.

Status: Must use — strongest interior keep-details image
Use: Yes
Best role: What to keep in a Craftsman house
Why: This shows the fireplace, built-ins, wood trim, original windows, rugs, furniture, and old-house warmth. It explains the “save the good details” section instantly.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-details-worth-saving

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Craftsman living room with fireplace, built-ins, wood trim, and original windows.

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Built-ins, fireplaces, wood trim, and original window patterns often do more to define a Craftsman interior than any new finish ever will. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “What to Keep in a Craftsman House.”

Opened wall in an old house showing wiring and plumbing during renovation.

Status: Must use — hidden systems image
Use: Yes
Best role: Electrical/plumbing/inspection section
Why: This is practical and different from the prettier images. It supports the article’s strongest advice: fix hidden systems before finishes.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-hidden-systems

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Opened wall in an old house showing wiring and plumbing during renovation.

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In many Craftsman homes, the expensive decisions are hidden behind walls, where wiring, plumbing, and past repairs matter more than finish choices. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “What to Fix Before You Remodel the Pretty Parts.”

Craftsman kitchen remodel with wood trim, simple cabinets, and dining room opening.

Status: Must use — best kitchen image
Use: Yes
Best role: Kitchen remodel section
Why: This is the better kitchen image because it shows the kitchen and dining room relationship, which matters in a Craftsman house.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-kitchen-remodel

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Craftsman kitchen remodel with wood trim, simple cabinets, and dining room opening.

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A good Craftsman kitchen remodel improves function while keeping the trim, openings, and room rhythm that connect the kitchen to the rest of the house. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “Craftsman Kitchen Remodel: What Works and What Looks Wrong.”

Small Craftsman bathroom with simple tile, wood trim, and natural light.

Status: Must use — bathroom section
Use: Yes
Best role: Bathroom remodel section
Why: Small, bright, modest, believable, and not over-luxury. It fits the article well.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-bathroom-remodel

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Small Craftsman bathroom with simple tile, wood trim, and natural light.

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Small Craftsman bathrooms work best when the layout stays practical and the materials feel simple, durable, and consistent with the rest of the house. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “Craftsman Bathroom Remodel: Small Room, Big Consequences.”

Craftsman porch with exposed rot, repair framing, and column base work.

Status: Must use — porch repair detail
Use: Yes
Best role: Porch repair section
Why: This is one of the strongest practical images. It shows actual repair logic: column base, exposed wood, steps, railings, tools, and porch wear.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-porch-repair

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Craftsman porch with exposed rot, repair framing, and column base work.

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Porch problems in a Craftsman house often start at column bases, stair edges, and deck framing long before a fresh coat of paint can help. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “Craftsman Porch Repair and Exterior Restoration.”

Craftsman house with thin porch posts and awkward exterior updates.

Status: Use for bad previous remodel
Use: Yes, if you want the “bad previous remodel” section illustrated
Best role: Previous-owner mistake / what not to do
Why: The thin porch posts and awkward exterior changes make the point. It is not the prettiest image, but it teaches the mistake.

Recommended final filename
bad-craftsman-remodel

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Craftsman house with thin porch posts and awkward exterior updates.

Caption
A previous remodel can be the real problem when original Craftsman proportions are replaced with thinner posts, patchy repairs, and generic exterior changes. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “The Previous Owner’s Renovation May Be the Real Problem.”

Craftsman interior with wood trim, doorway casing, fireplace, and hardwood floors.

Status: Keep and use if you want another interior detail image
Use: Yes, but secondary
Best role: Trim / room sequence / interior restoration
Why: This is nice and believable. It is weaker than mUoXf.jpg for the main “what to keep” image, but it is still useful because it shows a quieter room-to-room Craftsman interior without furniture taking over.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-interior-trim

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Craftsman interior with wood trim, doorway casing, fireplace, and hardwood floors.

Caption
Room openings, wide casing, baseboards, fireplace trim, and wood floors are often the quiet details that make a Craftsman renovation feel connected instead of generic. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “Built-Ins, Trim, and Woodwork: Restore, Paint, or Replace?”

Cluster reuse
Good for:

Craftsman wood trim restoration
Craftsman interior restoration
Craftsman built-ins page

Empty Craftsman room with wood trim, fireplace, and worn hardwood floors.

Status: Keep as a before-room / empty condition image
Use: Yes, but not as a main beauty image
Best role: Before renovation / what the house has before finishes
Why: It is plain, but that can work. It shows the bones: floors, doorway trim, fireplace, wall surfaces, and empty room condition. Use it where you discuss diagnosis before decorating.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-before-renovation

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Empty Craftsman room with wood trim, fireplace, and worn hardwood floors.

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Before choosing finishes, an empty Craftsman room shows the real renovation questions: floors, plaster, trim, fireplace condition, openings, and what is still worth saving. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “Best Renovation Order for a Craftsman House” or “What to Fix Before You Remodel the Pretty Parts.”

Cluster reuse
Good for:

buying a Craftsman house
Craftsman house problems
old-house inspection pages

Craftsman built-in cabinet beside wood trim and fireplace detail.

Status: Keep as built-in detail support
Use: Yes, but save if the mother hub gets too image-heavy
Best role: Built-ins / trim / fireplace detail
Why: This is weaker than mUoXf.jpg and 15QbJ.jpg as a full-room image, but it is still useful because it focuses on the built-in and surrounding trim. Good for a later dedicated built-ins page.

Recommended final filename
craftsman-built-in-detail

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Craftsman built-in cabinet beside wood trim and fireplace detail.

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Even small built-ins can carry a Craftsman room, especially when they line up with the fireplace, door casing, window trim, and floor rhythm. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best placement
Under “Built-Ins, Trim, and Woodwork: Restore, Paint, or Replace?”
Or save for /renovation/craftsman-built-ins.

Cluster reuse
Best for:

Craftsman built-ins
Craftsman interior restoration
wood trim restoration

Status: Strong kitchen alternate
Use: Save for dedicated kitchen article
Recommended final filename
craftsman-kitchen-remodel-alt

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Updated Craftsman kitchen with simple cabinets, wood floors, and old trim.

Caption
A Craftsman kitchen does not need to look antique, but it should still respect the trim, floors, and room-to-room flow of the original house. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Status: Strong built-ins/fireplace image
Use: Save for built-ins page or use if you do not use mUoXf.jpg
Recommended final filename
craftsman-builtins-fireplace

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Craftsman living room with fireplace, symmetrical built-ins, and wood trim.

Caption
When original built-ins and fireplaces survive, they often become the anchor pieces that guide the rest of the renovation. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Status: Strong exterior work image
Use: Save for exterior remodel page
Recommended final filename
craftsman-exterior-work

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Craftsman house exterior with porch repair work, boards, and tools.

Caption
Exterior work on a Craftsman house should protect the porch, siding, trim, and roof details instead of treating the house like a blank surface. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Status: Strong near-finished exterior image
Use: Save for dedicated exterior remodel page
Recommended final filename
craftsman-exterior-remodel

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Craftsman house with repaired porch, trim, and near-finished exterior renovation.

Caption
A successful Craftsman exterior remodel improves the porch, trim, and entry without losing the scale and proportions that made the house work in the first place. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Old Craftsman house with front porch, wood trim, and early renovation work.

Overall judgment:
This is the best hero direction so far. It feels like a believable old Craftsman house under renovation, not a fake luxury restoration. The porch, tapered columns, rafter tails, shingle siding, patched paint areas, sawhorse, front walk, and older landscaping all fit the article.

Looks real or fake?
Mostly real-looking. It has strong documentary-photo realism. The materials are much better than the earlier version: wood siding, porch trim, brick bases, roof shingles, and patchy paint prep all read naturally.

Rating: 8.8/10

Realism / AI issues:
Very few issues. The only slight weakness is the porch face is still a little shaded because of the deep eaves and tree canopy. But that is also realistic for a Craftsman porch. The patched paint areas are clear enough, and the tools on the porch help show renovation without making the scene messy.

Coherence issues:
No major problems. The house is modest, the scale is right, the porch is believable, and the renovation work is visible but not overdone. This is exactly the right balance for a hero image.

Filename
craftsman-house-renovation

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Old Craftsman house with front porch, wood trim, and early renovation work.

Caption
A good Craftsman renovation starts with the porch, roofline, trim, windows, and hidden systems before cosmetic upgrades. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location
Top of article, under the intro.

Cluster reuse
Also useful for:

Craftsman exterior restoration
Craftsman porch repair
Craftsman bungalow renovation
Old house exterior renovation
Wood siding and trim repair
Old Craftsman house problems

Hero verdict:
Use this one. It is bright enough, realistic enough, and more authentic than the earlier hero.

Filename
craftsman-interior-trim

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Bright Craftsman living room with original wood trim, staircase, and natural light.

Caption
Interior Craftsman renovations work best when original trim, stairs, floors, and room openings stay connected instead of being erased for a generic open plan. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location
Use under a section like “What to Keep in a Craftsman Interior” or “Interior Trim, Floors, Stairs, and Built-Ins.”

Cluster reuse
Good for:

Craftsman interior restoration
Craftsman living room remodel
Old house trim restoration
Bungalow interior remodel
Open-plan mistakes in old houses
Wood trim and floor restoration pages

Filename
Craftsman porch repairtapered columns

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Craftsman porch repair with tapered columns, wood steps, railings, and trim work.

Caption
The front porch is often the most important Craftsman feature, so repair, proportion, drainage, columns, and railings should be planned before paint colors. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location
Under “Craftsman Porch Repair and Exterior Restoration.”

Cluster reuse
Also good for:

Craftsman exterior restoration
Craftsman porch column repair
Old porch repair
Wood step repair
Exterior trim rot repair
Old house water damage repairs

Verdict:
Keep this version. It is bright enough for your style, and it teaches the repair issue clearly instead of just showing a pretty porch.

Realism / AI issues:
Very believable. The wood texture, peeling paint, new boards, worn step edges, and column base repair all read well. The daylight is bright enough and still natural. No obvious fake-CGI problem.

Coherence issues:
No major issues. The central column base repair is excellent because it shows exactly where Craftsman porches often fail: water at the base, stair edges, trim joints, and decking. The only small weakness is that the porch column is more square than strongly tapered, but it still fits the section.

Filename
craftsman-porch-repair

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Craftsman porch repair with tapered columns, wood steps, railings, and trim work.

Best location
Under “Craftsman Porch Repair and Exterior Restoration.”

Cluster reuse
Also useful for:

Craftsman exterior restoration
Old porch repair
Porch column repair
Wood step repair
Exterior trim rot repair
Old house water damage repairs

Verdict:
Keep it. This is one of the strongest “teaching” images in the set because it shows a specific repair problem instead of just a pretty porch.

Filename
Small-craftsman-bathroom-remodel

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Small Craftsman bathroom remodel with simple tile, old-house trim, and natural light.

Caption
Small Craftsman bathrooms need careful planning because plumbing, ventilation, floor structure, and fixture size can matter more than decoration. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location
Under “Craftsman Bathroom Remodel: Small Room, Big Consequences.”

Cluster reuse
Also useful for:

Small old house bathroom remodel
Bungalow bathroom remodel
Craftsman bathroom remodel cost
Old bathroom plumbing problems
Bathroom remodel mistakes in older homes

Verdict:
Keep it. This one works well because it does not look like a spa bathroom. It looks like a bright, careful remodel inside a modest older house.

Craftsman living room and dining room layout with original trim, fireplace, and built-ins.

Realism:
Very believable. This is the most “real photo” feeling of the three. The daylight, wood trim, built-ins, fireplace, dining room opening, floor finish, furniture scale, and old-house proportions all work.

Rating:
9/10

Best role for this image:
Use it to explain Craftsman room layout and original proportions: the wide opening between living and dining, built-ins around the fireplace, wood trim continuity, and how daylight moves through connected rooms.

Why it works:
This image is not only about trim. It shows the full Craftsman interior system: living room, dining room, fireplace wall, built-ins, window rhythm, floor continuity, and the big cased opening between rooms. That makes it better for a section about what not to destroy during renovation.

Filename:
craftsman-layout-worth-keeping

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Craftsman living room and dining room layout with original trim, fireplace, and built-ins.

Caption:
Before opening walls or replacing finishes, study how the original room openings, trim, fireplace, built-ins, and windows give a Craftsman house its balance. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location:
Under “What Not to Change Too Fast.”
or Under “Do Not Remove the Features That Make the House Work.”

Filename:
craftsman-kitchen-remodel

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Craftsman kitchen with wood trim, divided-light windows, island table, tile, and updated cabinets.

Caption:
A Craftsman kitchen remodel can feel updated without losing the house when new cabinets, tile, lighting, and appliances still respect the original wood trim and window proportions. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location:
Under “Craftsman Kitchen Remodel: Update the Function, Not Just the Finishes.”

Craftsman bathroom with wood trim, hex tile floor, subway tile shower, toilet, and vanity.

Use, but not as the strongest image.

Is it realistic?
Mostly yes. The room is believable enough now. The toilet is much better than before because it is against the left wall/window wall and reads as a normal fixture. The overall layout is now logical: toilet left, shower center, vanity right, built-in storage near shower.

Remaining issue:
The toilet is still a little tight under the window and close to the built-in cabinet, but old-house bathrooms are often tight. It no longer looks impossible. The decor is strong: wood trim, built-in shelves, hex tile, subway tile, white shower curtain, wood vanity, marble top, warm light, and old-house window trim.

AI/coherence issues:
The toilet plumbing area and the space between toilet, window, and cabinet are the weakest part. The shower and vanity are better. The image still feels slightly generated, but acceptable for a section image.

Rating:
7.8/10
Good enough to use, but the living room and kitchen are stronger.

Filename:
craftsman-bathroom-remodel

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Craftsman bathroom with wood trim, hex tile floor, subway tile shower, toilet, and vanity.

Caption:
A Craftsman bathroom remodel works best when new plumbing fixtures, tile, storage, and lighting respect the original wood trim, window proportions, and modest room scale. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location:
Under “Craftsman Bathroom Remodel: Keep the Character, Fix the Function.”

Filename
craftsman-kitchen-remodel

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Modest Craftsman kitchen remodel with wood trim, practical cabinets, and natural light.

Caption
A Craftsman kitchen can become brighter and more useful without losing the trim, scale, and room rhythm that make the house feel right. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location
Under “Craftsman Kitchen Remodel: What Works and What Looks Wrong.”

Cluster reuse
Also good for:

Craftsman kitchen remodel cost
Old house kitchen remodel
Bungalow kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel mistakes in old houses
Kitchen layout changes in older homes

Filename
craftsman-house-renovation

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Old Craftsman house with front porch, wood trim, and early renovation work.

Caption
A good Craftsman renovation starts with the porch, roofline, trim, windows, and hidden systems before cosmetic upgrades. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location
Top of article, under the intro.

Cluster reuse
Also useful later for:

Craftsman house exterior restoration
Craftsman porch repair
Old Craftsman house problems
Craftsman bungalow renovation
Wood trim and siding repair pages

Filename:
craftsman-bathroom-remodel

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Craftsman bathroom with wood trim, hex tile floor, subway tile, tub, vanity, and window.

Caption:
A Craftsman bathroom remodel works best when new plumbing fixtures, tile, and storage respect the original wood trim, window proportions, and modest room scale. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location:
Under a section like “Craftsman Bathroom Remodel” or “Kitchen and Bathroom Updates Without Losing the House.”

Cluster reuse:
Use later for:

Craftsman bathroom remodel
Bungalow bathroom renovation
Old-house bathroom remodel
Small bathroom renovation in an old house
Subway tile and wood trim bathroom
Historic bathroom update without gutting character

Filename:
craftsman-details-worth-saving

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Craftsman interior with original wood trim, built-ins, windows, fireplace, and hardwood floors.

Caption:
Original trim, built-ins, windows, floors, and fireplace details often matter more than new finishes in a Craftsman renovation. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location:
Under “What to Keep in a Craftsman House.”

Cluster reuse:
You can reuse this later for:

Craftsman interior renovation
Craftsman built-ins
Craftsman wood trim restoration
Old-house interior details worth saving
Bungalow interior renovation
Fireplace and built-in preservation pages

Filename
bad-craftsman-remodel

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Craftsman house with skinny porch posts, vinyl windows, thin trim, and patchy exterior paint.

Caption
A previous remodel can be the real problem when original Craftsman proportions are replaced with generic posts, thin trim, wrong windows, and disconnected finishes. Image by ArchitectureCourses.org.

Best location
Under “The Previous Owner’s Renovation May Be the Real Problem” or “What Not to Do to a Craftsman House.”

Cluster reuse: Craftsman exterior remodel mistakes, bungalow porch repair, old-house curb appeal mistakes, vinyl window replacement mistakes, porch column replacement, and “what not to do to an old house” sections.

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