Blog Posts

The Battle of Lap Siding

Take a look at this very well thought out article from the great Jim Cory about the battle between James Hardie fiber cement and engineered wood siding.  I could not have said it better myself. The battle between Hardie and LP has reached a fever pitch in our Northern California market as well.  We have […]

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Customer of the Year Awarded

Our Customer of the Year for 2018 has been awarded to Julie Starkey-Dean out of Auburn, California!  Thank you Julie for being such a loyal customer over this past decade and a friend to me and our business!  We were fortunate enough to work on her previous home in Lincoln, followed by her Father’s, then […]

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The Truth About Window Condensation

“Why do my new windows condense more than my old one’s?  We get this question often being in the window and door business.  I think Marvin’s recent blog post about this topic is very well said – please take a look at it below.  As windows continue to improve, this topic will remain an important […]

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As Termites Spread Into Northern States, Termite-Resistant Products Become Crucial

Great article from Karen Alves at LP SmartSide.  As our climate changes, we may find more termites destroying our wood framed homes. According to Orkin.com: Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the U.S. each year. U.S. residents spend an estimated $5 billion annually to control termites and repair termite damage. According to the United States […]

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Why Has the Cost of My Remodeling Project Skyrocketed Over the Last Two Years

If you got a price from a contractor to remodel your home in 2015 or 2016 and asked for an updated proposal in 2018 you might have had a minor heart attack!  The cost of wood and lumber has now reached all time highs.  The average increase in lumber costs for a new home is […]

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3 Generations Improvements, Inc. Named by REMODELING Magazine to its 2018 Big50 Class of America’s Top Remodelers

Folsom, CA (September, 7, 2018) – 3 Generations Improvements, Inc. has been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the REMODELING Big50. Each year since 1986, the REMODELING Big50 inducts 50 remodeling companies that have set exceptionally high standards for professionalism and integrity through exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or the industry […]

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