Category: Generations News

Avoid Basement Flooding
Generations News, Sustainable Construction | January 1, 2024
Avoid Basement Flooding

It’s no April Fool’s joke to have water in your basement.  I have experienced it first hand as a homeowner and have witnessed the damaged caused by water when the proper measures are not taken.  I have taken an excerpt from the CMHC web site regarding how to prevent water entering your home where you don’t want it. Why Do…

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…

Generations News | December 11, 2010
holiday safety tips

Here are some great holiday safety tips from our friends at the Calgary Fire Service regarding Christmas trees: Get a freshly cut tree. It stays green longer and is less of a fire hazard Consider an artificial tree, they don’t smell as nice, but they are a lot safer Always test for freshness before buying.  A tree with high moisture…