Craftsman bungalows are perhaps my very favorite style of house. It’s not the curb appeal that gets me loving them, though. It’s the amazing detailing and woodwork inside. That’s why this Craftsman bungalow I stumbled onto on Hooked On Houses made me seriously cringe. Like the blogger at Hooked On Houses, I’m a bit perplexed as to why anyone would paint all that lovely woodwork white.

What do you think?

I thought this was an especially interesting example of one person’s progress while redoing their basement. I really like the sunny color they used for the walls, and the white curtains cheer things up even more. The flooring job is really cool too.

Photo: kanemojo on flickr

If you’re a new homeowner, there are many things you can immediately do to your home that save a lot of money and energy. Some cost very little out of pocket and some cost quite a bit, but also save quite a bit as well. Check out the Simple Dollar’s “18 Things a New Homeowner Should Do Immediately to Save Money“

There’s been a bunch of abandoned schools posted on Abandoned Places lately. This one’s my favorite.

It’s a little sad, in a way, all these schools being torn down. One in a city I used to live in is being torn down and even though I never went to that school, my heart broke a little for the school. Here’s the link to all the great pictures.

I’ve had many a problem with parking meters, but I’ve never had one just fail me like this.

Today on Etsy, I’m really digging this Hollywood Regency chair I found on Etsy. It’s $250 and wouldn’t it look perfect in a hip, modern office or in your living room?

This innovative design for a toilet-sink is pretty amazing. Instead of clean water running into the toilet, the water runs through the sink to fill the toilet tank. The water that you’ve used to wash your hands is now water to flush the toilet with. Pretty cool, I think.

This is a Japanese design that has been popular in Japan for years but is just now making it to the US. Want more information? Check it out right here.

In honor, I give you Homer Simpson buying illegal fireworks: