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Is White the new Green? Bye-bye Formaldehyde
Living, Safety, Sustainable Construction | April 20, 2023
Is White the new Green? Bye-bye Formaldehyde

In 2002, the Johns Manville company converted its entire line of building insulation to formulations that do not contain added formaldehyde. Prior to 2002, there had been limited use of acrylic binders to replace formaldehyde by Johns Manville and its competitors, and JM’s conversion was the first full-scale application of the technology. In 2008, Generations  introduced this insulation into it’s…

Paint is paint, Right? Wrong!
Living | April 5, 2023
Paint is paint, Right? Wrong!

Types of paint It can be confusing when selecting the sheen of paint you want since the term used for the sheen varies by manufacturer. Low-sheen (low-gloss) paints have none to little observable sheen. The amount varies slightly by manufacturer. Low-sheen paints can be called: flat, matt, eggshell, satin and velvet. Higher sheen paints are semi-gloss, gloss and enamel. They…

Yuck...my sink stinks!
Generations News, Living | February 18, 2023
Yuck…my sink stinks!

Past customers always ask how to clean a food disposal unit.  Cleaning your garbage disposal is a quick and easy way to help keep your kitchen smelling fresh and your sink drain working properly. Although well-maintained garbage disposals that are used correctly should generally clean themselves, the following tips will help keep your garbage disposal in tip-top shape.  Remember, never…

Tub and Shower care 101
Geno-Fun | February 17, 2023
Tub and Shower care 101

Acrylic Tubs and Showers need special attention: The major advancements in plumbing fixture variety and selection occurred with the use of fiberglass and acrylic plastic. These materials allow manufacturers to create an unlimited variety of shapes and sizes. These units also offered freedom from the use of ceramic tile on the walls of shower stalls and bathtubs. This was a…