<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[StamperHome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stamperhome]]></description><link>https://carlastamper.wixsite.com/stamperhome/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:41:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stamperhome.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Quartz VS Granite ~ Which is the best countertop for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When selecting countertops for your home, you'll likely face the classic debate between quartz and granite. Both materials offer unique...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/quartz-vs-granite-~-which-is-the-best-countertop-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680a56c22fb86d415a03b6a7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:21:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_ec97723b920a43b4b0a5a25f8a7e942f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Must-Know Tips for First-Time Home Builders]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Know Your Budget Understanding your budget is one of the most important steps in building a home. Before you start construction, take...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/5-must-know-tips-for-first-time-home-builders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67619c70199eb971d09dba79</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:54:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_132ba690a0eb4282be5f9394200daf5e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret Weapon Every Busy Pet Parent Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/the-secret-weapon-every-busy-pet-parent-needs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67619d4414bca5ddd19f4e1e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:49:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_f1bde100eeab4a9f996b90360767cba1~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Our Dream Floor Plan  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building a custom home is one of the most exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—journeys you can take. 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The idea of a custom-designed...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/the-rollercoaster-of-emotions-why-building-a-home-can-be-stressful</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e4ceaa60d6e8b75b8f4ded</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:11:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_132ba690a0eb4282be5f9394200daf5e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Exciting Journey of Building Your Own Home: The Preconstruction Phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you about to begin the adventure of constructing your own home? The anticipation and thrill of building your own dream home from...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/the-exciting-journey-of-building-your-own-home-the-preconstruction-phase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e4cac1fe6e01574871846b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:24:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_a39e92ae1c114e37ae5a59e854f1b469~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Your Custom Home:  Key Questions to Ask Your Builder ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building your own custom home is an exciting venture filled with endless possibilities and the chance to design a space that truly...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/building-your-custom-home-key-questions-to-ask-your-builder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b1012fcc96a5cc1e3a609e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:48:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_62c48a16d8d1470ba0bdcdced82271ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Placement: Where to put those electrical outlets for a home build or renovation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/strategic-placement-where-to-put-those-electrical-outlets-for-a-home-build-or-renovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668c08bf75aa5752b7d6e842</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:03:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_e49d0ee6e6854cecbdf74d35373fe40f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Save Money on Home Construction Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you considering building your own home or undertaking a construction project? As general contractors who oversaw the building of our...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/how-to-save-money-on-home-construction-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665ddc2adf6a789c9449fded</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:29:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_9b52fe6dc6314f7d80063c54d53fdbdb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Step To Build Your Dream Home ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/first-step-to-build-your-dream-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663204c86c717e30a8dc36b0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 16:10:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than bubbles in the bathtub....]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/more-than-bubbles-in-the-bathtub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66154aa316b381f493b88882</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:37:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_2b249f3558434d26a07c13ab2ad24fd9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Board and Batten ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/diy-board-and-batten</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a15712201852a651fa1fb8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:12:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_4810fc6a107e4cabb99029fb76eff644~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Measure for Curtains ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtains are a  design element that can complement any room.  They can add texture, warmth, and elegance to a room.  Learning how to...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/how-to-measure-for-curtains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65957ee92d61621dca78e3ec</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:39:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_84de8975e28e4b8cb5a4487972cf5ed5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchen Features:  DO'S &#38; DONT'S]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/kitchen-features-do-s-dont-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6543a6e5d24a227d252fb447</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:55:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_0a58b3010cf74d86bd42af66756c4ac6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchen Dimensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/kitchen-dimensions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6516d343b34378646a915015</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:17:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_eccb25c44dd0436a98878b132f752adf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favorite Features of Our Home ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/favorite-features-of-our-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64ff1f5e35aadc62cdda6206</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:02:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_537778c34d044b429044e0cf6de33043~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My top 3 Amazon Finds for our new home!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/my-top-3-amazon-finds-for-our-new-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64ce5212047af0a2feaafa57</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:33:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exterior Lighting Design Tips ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing exterior lighting isn't as simple as you might think!  Here are some things to consider: Durability Size Intended location Types...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/exterior-lighting-design-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6477da338a0eb0daa2504322</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:43:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_6433ea34614749b2882e5d1cb1ea4028~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrical Upgrades You Won't Regret!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/electrical-upgrades-you-won-t-regret</link><guid isPermaLink="false">642c268127bc5cfeddb8948b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:02:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_6a979d42dd0b46a7b5743dd606eef495~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_877,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect Paint Palette ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.stamperhome.org/post/perfect-paint-palette</link><guid isPermaLink="false">640552a0fb26e5ba032f366e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:29:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3f59aa_a405091a018946e9992c9544fe9aa013~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carla Stamper</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>