Craftsman-style homes are known for their deep overhangs and low, pitched roofs. Look for "exposed wood rafter tails, gable roofs on the front porch, or hip roofs," says Kett. "Typically there are ...

Craftsman style homes are typically horizontally-slung dwellings with low-pitched gable roofs and minimal adornment. That said, their most defining characteristic may just be the front porch.