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Spruce Up Your Home With These Spring-Time Home Improvement Projects

Spring is in full swing and it's starting to feel pretty nice outside! The days are getting longer and the summer heat is not too far away. Now is the perfect time to give your home a mini face lift. Sometimes it's the little changes here and there that make... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Age-In-Place Remodeling...Is It For You?

In a little over a week, both of my parents will officially be retired! I'm truly excited for them and know they are looking forward to some down time and a little bit of traveling. However, I can't help but worry about their aging needs and if their home is... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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The 2014 Cost vs. Value Report is Here!

If you plan to fix up your home in order to sell it, it looks as though this is the year to do it! The 2014 Cost vs. Value report shows increases in almost every remodeling category. What this means is that you could potentially get a good chunk of... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Turn Your Home Into a "Smart" Home With These Cool Gadgets.

It seems like the world of the wireless and WiFi is getting creative these days. We already have phones and tablets and glasses on the list, but what else can people come up with? In a previous post I told you about the WiFi enabled mailbox, and of course the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Adventures in Remodeling!

Here is a photo book of a pretty major room addition we did last summer. We added a spare room with a root/wine cellar underneath. The dig for the cellar proved to be a bit of a challenge, but we had a little fun with it in this book. Enjoy!... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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A Few Home Improvement Projects to Cure Your Winter Blues!

The winter months can find some people stuck in their homes with not much to do. It's too cold, rainy or snowy to go outside. So, you end up mulling around your house, looking for ways to entertain yourself. Since you've already caught up on all the shows you've DVR'ed... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Don't Wait for a Storm to Knock Your Power Out... Protect Your Family With a Back-Up Generator!

Despite the fact that California has seen little to no rain or snow this winter, doesn't mean it isn't coming. For all we know, we could get pummelled with storms in the next couple months. Those of us who live in the higher elevations know that power outages go hand-in-hand... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Water Conservation Starts at Home! What Are You Doing To Help?

When I think of droughts, I think of sweltering summer heat and desert wastelands. Not the middle of January with freezing morning temperatures. But the fact is, California has been experiencing one of it's driest winters on record! California, along with 10 other states, has been designated as a primary... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Protect Yourself and Your Money! Helpful Tips From The BBB to Avoid Scammers.

I think the whole Target pin-pad-hacking fiasco has people on edge, myself included, about the possibility of getting scammed out of their hard earned money. People scrambling to secure their bank accounts and make sure their funds are safely where they should be. It stinks, but this is an unfortunate... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Let Uniquity Builders and Houzz.com Make Your House a Home!

Did you spend Christmas morning opening presents in a cramped living room or preparing Christmas dinner a kitchen that is way too small? Have you been dreaming of remodeling your home for years now, but for one reason or another, just kept putting it off? Well, stop putting it off... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2014 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Home Remodeling Trends to Look Forward to in 2014

Fashion trends come and go faster than you can say "That's hot!" The same goes for home design trends. What was the "it" thing to have last year, you wouldn't dream of putting it in your home this year. When you are remodeling your home, it's important to choose design... Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Give Someone Else a Merry Little Christmas This Year! Donate to a Charity

As you are out finishing up your Christmas shopping, take a moment to think about those less fortunate. And as you are trying to decide which scarf to get your favorite aunt, maybe you can go with the $25 one instead of the $50. If you do that with everyone... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Take the Worry Out of Your Home Remodel by Following These Simple Steps

When we are out meeting with potential customers to talk about their vision for their home, we are often faced with a situation where the potential customer has no idea what they are getting themselves into! A home improvement project can be a daunting task, but it should also be... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Happy Thanksgiving From Uniquity Builders!

To all of our friends, family and valued customers, past and present, we would like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!! May your hearts be warm and your belly be full! Continue reading

Posted Nov 27, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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8 Quick Tips to Keep Your Home Running Smoothly.

The best way to avoid home repairs, is to not have the problem in the first place. Here’s a quick checklist of stuff every homeowner should to do on a regular basis. 1. Test your garage door opener monthly to make sure it reverses when it hits an object in... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Will It Be "Lights Out" at Your House This Winter? We Can Make Sure That Won't Happen!

If you live in a place where your home looks like this in the winter, such as in many parts of Calaveras County, then you may want to consider having a back-up generator installed. A back-up home generator can be extremely reliable when it comes to protecting your family in... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Get Year Round Use Out of Your Deck with an Easy-to-Build Fire Pit!

Don't let the cooler weather keep you from enjoying your deck or patio. Just because summer is gone doesn't mean we have to hole up inside like hermits. You can still spend a nice evening outside with friends and family, even on a cold wintry night. Adding a fire pit... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Why Take Any Chances This Winter? With a Back-up Generator, You Won't Have To!

If you own a cabin in Calaveras County, you're most likely used to experiencing power outages multiple times during the winter months. When we lived in snow country, we had our share of power blips--from hours to even days without the ability to run our furnace, flush our toilets, or... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Germs and Bacteria are Lurking in Your Home...Can You Find Them?

So, you've spent all day cleaning and scrubbing your kitchen and bathrooms because it's been a while since they had a real thorough cleaning. You worked hard to make sure you got into all the tight spaces where the dirt and grime like to hide. You got down on your... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Is It Time For Some Upgrades in Your Home?

There comes a time in every family’s life when you just need a few upgrades. For this family, that time is now. Over the past year, we have helped them with a few different home improvement projects at their cabin in Dorrington. From a new deck, to a remodeled chimney/fireplace... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Freaky or Fun? Halloween Inspired Furniture...Is It For You?

As the hot temperatures slowly start to fall, saying goodbye to summer can be difficult. It's goodbye summer and all the things we love about it. Such as flip flops and tan lines, swimming pools and river floats, and sunshine at 8:30 at night. But there's so much to look... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Would You Let a Robot Help You Age-In-Place?

My daughter recently entered a contest at her school called "Dinner With a Scientist". It's an annual event the district puts on for the 6th graders. To enter, she had to come up with a new invention. Her invention was a robot designed to help the elderly in their daily... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Compost...

According to Earth911.com, the EPA estimates that 24% of the U.S. municipal solid waste is composed of food remnants and yard trimmings. If we all did our part to compost instead of throwing these materials in the trash, a large portion of everyday waste could be recovered for reuse. And... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Gadgets and Gizmos Galore!! More Stuff for Your Space!

Are you the type of person who has to have the latest and greatest when it comes to gadgets and gizmo's? Then take a gander at this list of the coolest high tech gadgets for your home. From fancy new T.V.'s to creative lamps, you're sure to find something to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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Tackle That Honey-Do List With Confidence!

Whether you are new to home-ownership or have been sailing that ship for a while now, here are a few skills every homeowner should know in order to avoid calling an expert every time something goes wrong... Fix a leakey faucet: A leaky faucet is usually due to a bad... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2013 at Uniquity Builders, Inc.

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