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Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.163 Visit Remodeled Home
DATELINE BOISE IDAHO June 2014 Levco took part in the NARI remodeled home tour, for the 5th straight year. We showed off a wonderful example of an Aged Home Upgrade. This 1920 The Addition home was upgraded to include a reversed kitchen that was opened up to the home...
Modern master bedroom suite addition
The Challenge: This home was built in the 1920's it had good bones. It had a confusing backwards kitchen and had an addition in the '70's. I had looked at the home for a friend a few years earlier and had discouraged her from purchasing it because "It needed a lot of...
Walk A Mile In My Shoes
I heard an old favorite song again the other day that got me thinking about more than the melody. I listened to Joe South's words again, for what seemed like the first time. I believe that the Dalai Lama's teachings on compassion are a big part of who I am. I am...
Levco Turns 9 Years Old
Dateline Boise Idaho May 5th 2014 We incorporated on Cinco de Mayo back in '05 which gives us two reasons to celebrate, thanks to the Mexican army that beat the invading French. I always like to do something nice for our troops, this year was no exception. A Birthday...
How Far Out of Whack Can a Guy Get?
Everyone knows what it is like to be discombobulated, I can usually deal with it for a while, and then this thing happened, and I sensed the urgent need to get recombobulated. Who could blame me? When I realized I was out of whack I needed to rent a car for a recent...
Earth Day 2014 Update
Every April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day, This is set aside to remember or continue to do something nice for mother earth. Boise, Idaho was still able to muster enough interest for an event that celebrates sustainability in all of its forms called the Idaho Green Fest....
Levco’s Earth Day 2015 Update
Every April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day, This is set aside to remember or continue to do something nice for mother earth. This year we are starting our garden. The RRP Rule 2015 Back in 2010 the EPA established federal guidelines for dealing with Lead Based Paint. It...
Ladder & Safety Issues Revisited
Anytime you are up over 6' off the ground all sorts of hazards make themselves apparent. OSHA has some strict fall protection training for construction which are good guidelines for homeowners everywhere. Use safety procedures when you are over 6' up. Ladder falls are...
A Remodelers Success Story
In an industry where success is measured in dollars on the bottom line, I find it ironic that this little story has nothing to do with revenue or expenses but sets the stage for a different kind of success that sends shivers down my spine and surpasses the traditional...
The 3 Most Expensive Phrases in Remodeling Are?
The budget is a fickle thing; rarely in my experience is there a client for whom cost is no object. In this article I liken the remodeling process to a river raft trip. There is a point at which clients lead themselves to second guess themselves. During a project it...
