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Quartz VS Granite ~ Which is the best countertop for you?
When selecting countertops for your home, you'll likely face the classic debate between quartz and granite. Both materials offer unique...
Carla Stamper
Apr 244 min read
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5 Must-Know Tips for First-Time Home Builders
1. Know Your Budget Understanding your budget is one of the most important steps in building a home. Before you start construction, take...
Carla Stamper
Jan 203 min read
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The Secret Weapon Every Busy Pet Parent Needs
Picture this: after a long day at the office, you finally arrive home, and there’s your dog, tail wagging and eyes full of excitement,...
Carla Stamper
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Finding Our Dream Floor Plan
Building a custom home is one of the most exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—journeys you can take. Before we even started looking at...
Carla Stamper
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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The Rollercoaster of Emotions: Why Building a Home Can Be Stressful
Have you ever dreamt of building your perfect home, a sanctuary that reflects your style and personality? The idea of a custom-designed...
Carla Stamper
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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The Exciting Journey of Building Your Own Home: The Preconstruction Phase
Are you about to begin the adventure of constructing your own home? The anticipation and thrill of building your own dream home from...
Carla Stamper
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Building Your Custom Home: Key Questions to Ask Your Builder
Building your own custom home is an exciting venture filled with endless possibilities and the chance to design a space that truly...
Carla Stamper
Aug 5, 20244 min read
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Strategic Placement: Where to put those electrical outlets for a home build or renovation
When it comes to interior design, it's all in the details. Sometimes, it's the little elements that can truly transform a space from...
Carla Stamper
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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How to Save Money on Home Construction Projects
Are you considering building your own home or undertaking a construction project? As general contractors who oversaw the building of our...
Carla Stamper
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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First Step To Build Your Dream Home
Looking to build your dream home but don't know where to start? Creating a budget is the first thing you need to do before you begin. ...
Carla Stamper
May 1, 20241 min read
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More than bubbles in the bathtub....
Many years ago my husband and I rented a house that had a huge bathtub in the primary suite that fit us both, and we loved it! We would...
Carla Stamper
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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DIY Board and Batten
If you are looking for a simple and affordable way to upgrade your walls ....I got you...just keep reading. This DIY board and batten...
Carla Stamper
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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How to Measure for Curtains
Curtains are a design element that can complement any room. They can add texture, warmth, and elegance to a room. Learning how to...
Carla Stamper
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Kitchen Features: DO'S & DONT'S
First off let me say I LOVE my kitchen, truly love it!! Are there things I would do different? A few. So let's talk about what I do...
Carla Stamper
Nov 2, 20233 min read
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Kitchen Dimensions
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, for us that is definitely true! It always seems like our family ends up in the kitchen,...
Carla Stamper
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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Favorite Features of Our Home
Thinking of building or renovation your home? I want to share some of our favorite features that we added to our custom home build. We...
Carla Stamper
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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My top 3 Amazon Finds for our new home!
We finished building our new home at the end of May and moved in June 1! It has been a whirlwind with unpacking, family and friends...
Carla Stamper
Aug 5, 20232 min read
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Exterior Lighting Design Tips
Choosing exterior lighting isn't as simple as you might think! Here are some things to consider: Durability Size Intended location Types...
Carla Stamper
Jun 8, 20232 min read
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Electrical Upgrades You Won't Regret!
I don't know about you, but cords drive me crazy!! So I knew when we were in the framing stage of building this house I wanted to hide...
Carla Stamper
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Perfect Paint Palette
The time had come.....I had to pick the final colors for the interior of the house. Picking the paint for the interior of a single room...
Carla Stamper
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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