Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.Boise adopts green building code
August 19th 2015 Boise has just adopted the 2012 International Green Construction Code which is an amazing step forward in the world of sustainable construction. Recognizing that Boise wants to be a leader in sustainable building practices, Mayor David Bieter took a...
Four “hundy” Blog posts milestone reached
Am I still an amateur? This writing thing has been a wonderful therapeutic adventure. What started as an idea to let folks know what I was up to on a residential remodeling project has turned into a part of me that allows me to express myself and my inside reality of...
4 flooring options you might like
When guiding our clients during a remodeling project, we find that making good flooring decisions are difficult at best. No matter what you select, the materials must be prepared to take a beating and needs to stand up to constant abuse and look good for years. A good...
New button raises questions about Joe’s Blog
I've been found out! Buy Joe a "Cup of Joe" In a spare moment of surfing the web, I came across a video produced by a fellow contractor. I was admiring how much work he must have put into the...
Welcome to Idaho!
What a nice thing to say! I have had to utter these words regularly lately. Am I the only one noticing this or has there been a tremendous influx of people to the treasure valley? From each coast and most parts in between, we are getting new neighbors regularly. Some...
What goes up must come down
Levco is at it again. Deconstructing, in the name of reuse recycling and repurposing. In this case it is a home that was purchased 15 years ago for the location. The home, although usable was not in any way what the clients wanted. After finding a builder of their...
It is graduation time
I recently experienced a double graduation. My son from high school at Boise High and my daughter from college at Cal Poly San Louis Obisbo. Talk about a blessing, I am so proud of my kids. Yes we saw it coming for several years so we were able to prepare a bit. Major...
Sun Valley deconstruction project gets some ink
This is an unusual project for the area, Levco was asked to do a deconstruction of a home for The Reuse People of America. This is the result so far 3 weeks into an 8 week project and we got the attention of the local media. What a cool article. Thanks for everyone...
Levco presents at 2015 Remodeled Home Tour
Come be a part of another of our annual NARI home tour shows. This is a great chance to come out and visit the Levco Team in our environment. It is when we get to show off one of our great client's home. This project will surely inspire you to go ahead and be daring...
A Double Shot of Joe
Early Saturday 5-23-2015, was the first of what may turn into a great partnership, I got to visit the studio and sit in as a guest on the areas longest running and most popular live home improvement radio show in the valley. Home Fix with Joe Prin on AM 670 KBOI. In...
