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Sandy Reed

Valley Springs, CA

Crafting unique home environments since 1985 - turning your dreams into reality...

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11 Types of Flooring That Can Make Your House Feel More Homey

The kind of flooring you pick for your house is very important. You need to assess your needs, the activity level in your house and your preferences before you commit to a floor. Taking the time to carefully pick out your floor can ensure that your house will feel like a home to all who pass through. Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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10 sinks you didn't know about

Sinks may not be at the top of your priority list until you need one somewhere in your home. When that time comes, this article can give you some food for thought that might "sink" in when you're choosing the best option for your home. Double Basin (left) Double basin... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2021 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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5 Ways to Dress Up Your Kitchen Soffit

If you're looking for a creative way to improve the appearance of your kitchen, without the high price of a kitchen remodel, updating your kitchen soffits is a good starting point. In case you don't know what a soffit is, kitchen soffits are typically drywall "extensions" of your ceiling that... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2021 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Could a Tiny House Be Your Next Home?

Whether you want to lessen your carbon footprint, are a minimalist, or just like tiny things, a tiny house could be in your future. Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2021 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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6 Farmhouse Sinks That Will Make Your Kitchen Unique

If you want your kitchen to be unique, consider a farmhouse sink. They have gained much popularity for those looking for a more rustic feel in their kitchen. This feel can be delivered in a variety of different materials including copper and stainless steel. We've installed a few of the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2021 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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How to Choose a Deck You Won't Regret

When we receive calls about building a new deck, the conversation frequently centers around whether to use the new composite decking or real wood. This gives us an opportunity to explain the pros and cons of each. Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2017 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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11 Expensive Home-Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid

A good remodel should do more than increase the value of your home — it should increase the value of your life. But with the average new deck or bathroom remodel costing well over $10,000, controlling costs is essential to keep remodeling from becoming a financial nightmare. Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2015 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Houzz Tour: A Custom-Made Tiny House for Skiing and Hiking - or Just Enjoying...

Think a new home is out of your reach? Maybe not with a tiny home like the one below. This little house packs a lot of living space into every nook and cranny... Easy to clean, less expensive to own and maintain - what's not to love? Not only that, they're just cute! Continue reading

Reblogged Mar 6, 2015 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Remodeling Magic - Underhome Basement Transformation to Love

Very few homeowners feel like they have plenty of storage space. And sometimes just a little more living space would be nice too... If you have a large crawlspace area under your home, you can have all this and more. Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2015 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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The High Cost of Not Investing in Your Home

For most people, their home is the biggest investment they’ll make in their lifetime. Many hope their home will help fund their retirement years. If you’re one of those folks who wants to sell their home when they retire, keeping it well maintained and up-to-date can increase your return on investment by thousands of dollars. Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2015 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Bathroom Bonanza - When waiting is just not an option...

Some people would say the bathroom bonanza going on these days is no more than an unnecessary indulgence. After all, how many bathrooms do two people need? Apparently more than one per person… Continue reading

Posted Nov 18, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Save Money and Stay Warm This Winter With These Simple Tips

As we creep further into the colder seasons, we should be thinking of things we can do to our homes to be better prepared for the cooler weather. Whether you live in an area where it snows or not, it's better to be prepared for the really cold days rather... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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A Classic Home Design to Suit Everyone's Style. Just Kidding...It's Upside-Down!

Home design trends come and go, this is for sure. We've all heard of the Tiny House Movement, right? What about the whole "turn an old shipping container into a home" craze? Well, have you heard of upside-down homes? Yea, it's a thing! Various architectural firms around the world have... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Want The Home of Your Dreams? That's What We're Here For!

At Uniquity Builders, we love building! We love creating new spaces for families to enjoy. We love being able to help a family create the dream home they've always wanted, through their vision and our expertise. We can turn a cramped living room into a spacious great room perfect for... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Fake Contractors Want Your Money... Don't Become Their Next Victim!

If you haven't had the potentially cash draining experience of working with an unlicensed contractor, you probably know a friend or family member who has. It's becoming so common these days that the victims are beginning to fight for tougher laws to end the home improvement scams. The Contractors State... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Give This Smokin' Hot Smoke Alarm A Try!

If the time has come to upgrade your old smoke alarms, consider getting the Atom Smoke and Fire Alarm from First Alert. It's called the Atom because it's tiny...I mean like an inch and a half in diameter tiny! But, don't let it's diminutive size fool you. This little guy... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Energy Efficiency Fits Perfectly Into Any Home Decor.

Every home owner has different styles and tastes when it comes to the overall look of their home. But there are a few things that should be the same in every home, no matter what your personal style is. Here are just a few of those must-haves... Energy Star Appliances... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Don't Let The End of Summer Be The End of Your Home Improvement Projects

Labor Day has come and gone, which means summer is unofficially "over." Even though it's still plenty hot outside and we do still have a few more weeks of summer ahead of us, according to the calender. But, still, as Labor Day passes the BBQ's stop, pool parties are replaced... Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Save Energy, California, and Get Some Money Back, Too!

Have you made a few upgrades at your house lately such as replace old, leaky windows, or upgrade to a new energy efficient air conditioning unit? If you have, you could be eligible for a rebate from PG&E! Through the Energy Upgrade California program, homeowners could qualify for rebates of... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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How "Green" is Your Home?

You've been recycling your cans and bottles for years now, you're doing your best to use less water, especially with California's extreme drought conditions. And you make sure you keep the lights off and use natural light that flows in from the windows whenever possible. In short, you're doing your... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Give Your Kids Your Honey-Do List this Summer!

It's hard to believe that summer vacation is past it's halfway point and school will be starting in just a few weeks. There are still so many things we haven't done on our Things-To-Do-This-Summer list! And it's not just weekend getaways, but those little home improvement projects that we swore... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Step into The Future With Home-Automation

Some may say that the phrase "The Home of The Future" is kind of a moot point these days. It seems as though every home product out there is able to connect with your smart-phone or tablet through your home's WiFi connection. If we so choose, we can all have... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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A Few Tips For a Beautiful Deck!

Ahh summertime! The days are longer, our skin gets darker and our hair gets lighter. We spend more time outdoors playing, relaxing, and BBQing. There is also a lot of entertaining to be done at home, most likely outside on your deck. But what if your deck just isn't up... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Celebrate Summertime With a Gorgeous New Deck From Uniquity Builders!

As the weather warms up and allergy season subsides, we'll all be spending more time outside. We'll be taking more walks, having more picnics, playing more golf and of course, more outdoor entertaining! Between BBQ's, parties and family get-togethers, your home is bound to be a busy place this summer.... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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A Custom Home From Uniquity Builders? Yep, We Do That!

I'm sure you've seen some of the amazing before and after photos we've posted of some of the remodeling projects we have recently completed. Or even some of the many decks we've built throughout Calaveras County. But did you know we also build houses? That's right! Brand new custom homes... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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