A Craftsman home is referring to the style and characteristics of the home. Very refined style such as mission style..."straight lines" tapering columns, wide base and casing moldings, double hung wood windows and usually lots of quarter sawn white oak trim and leaded glass windows, beveled glass doors, etc.Craftsman style homes are usually from the 1920's era and some builders are duplicating this style today as new construction. San Diego has a wide variety of Craftsman homes, and some neighborhoods were almost exclusively built in this style.