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Don't Miss The BIG BAG Sale This Saturday At Calaveras Lumber!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/23/2012 01:11 PM
Angels Camp, CA....You don't want to miss this opportunity to save! Visit our Facebook page to let us know what you plan to buy at the Bag Sale this Saturday!"....
Brad Pitt Makes A Green Difference In New Orleans!~by Sandy Reed of Uniquity Builders
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/22/2012 10:46 PM
It has been 6 1/2 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, killing over 1500 people. Hardest hit was the city's Lower 9th Ward, with over 4000 homes destroyed by the storm and flood water. Two years later, little had been done to help this portion of New Orleans rebuild. After touring this part of the city and speaking with local families, actor Brad Pitt founded the Make It Right Foundation and vowed to build 150 green, affordable, high quality homes. Building ....
February’s Open Garden Day features information on Bare Root Planting and Herb Gardening
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 02/13/2012 02:16 PM
San Andreas, CA...Yes, it’s that time of year again, and we’re all excited! The Master Gardeners are resuming the open garden days at the demonstration garden. Calaveras County Master Gardeners will conduct their monthly Open Garden Day on February 25th Located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, the garden will open at 10 am and stay open to the public until 2pm. It’s never too early to start planning, and gathering information for your gardening endeavors. So grab your sun visors, or umbrella’s, whichever it maybe this February, and come on over and see what the buzz is about. We will be there anxiously awaiting your arrival...
Remodeling Resolution For 2012? Why Not!?~by Sandy Reed of Uniquity Builders
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/28/2011 01:47 PM
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With 2012 just a few days away, you may be reflecting on 2011 and wishing you had done a better job sticking to your New Years resolutions. So, now is your chance to make the new year your best one yet! Don't skimp on going to the gym, make sure you start that garden, and be sure to recycle more! Oh, and don't forget to fix up that room in your house you always wanted to. A remodeling project is a great addition to your list of new year to-do's....
It's Getting Greener Out There!~by Sandy Reed of Uniquity Builders
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/06/2011 06:58 PM
It's getting greener out there, people!! I'm not talking about the need to mow your lawn, but the way the whole country seems to be pitching in and giving back to our planet. Whether you recycle your cans, bike to work, or have solar panels at your home...we are all doing our little bit to help. The people at Green Builder magazine took it a step further. They have built a series of houses throughout the United States that demonstrate how "green" our homes could be in the future. These homes are built using recycled products, natural materials found locally, and filled with energy efficient appliances. These Vision Houses are designed and built to be environmentally friendly, save energy and even give energy back to the community! .....
Click here to take a video tour of some of these amazing homes.
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Crawl Space Transformation - From Dirt to Dream Space...~by Sandy Reed of Uniquity Builders
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 11/23/2011 05:00 PM
From dirt to dream space - that's just what we did for one customer this year. The following video slide show is worth thousands of words. See for yourself...Yes, it was as much work as it looks like! We started by working with a structural engineer, while Bill, our resident designer (and contractor) designed and created the plans for the new space. Then Bill and our crew excavated over 150 cubic yards of dirt, built retaining walls, reinforced footings, sheetrocked, did electrical, plumbing - we did it all! ...
Home Builders Jumping on the "Made in America" Band Wagon~by Sandy Reed
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 11/01/2011 07:35 PM
As a home builder and remodeler, we're ready to give up the gloom and doom prospects of another year of economic ups and downs. Builders across America have come up with their own way to move into a better economy by encouraging businesses and consumers to "shop local" and buy more products that have been manufactured in the good old USA. ....
Great Middleton's Brand Source Deals Going On Now...
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 10/13/2011 10:28 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Middleton's in the Mark Twain Shopping Center has everything to make your house a home for this Holiday Season!! Big Screen TV's, Furniture, Appliances, Mattresses and more. Right next door is Middleton's Hallmark for even more things for your heart as well as your head!
Shop Murphys Nursery for Your Special Order Bare Fruit Trees!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/13/2011 11:10 AM
Murphys, CA....
October’s Open Garden Day features Native Plants that Grow in Calaveras and our last Fall Plant Sale
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/05/2011 08:08 PM
Calaveras County Master Gardeners will conduct their monthly Open Garden Day on October 22nd. Located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, the garden will open at 10 am and stay open to the public until 2pm. The leaves have started to fall and cool weather is creeping in. Fall is the opportune time to test your soil and add amendments as needed. It is also the time to spread a layer of mulch or start that compost pile you have been thinking about. Whatever your endeavors, Master .....
