Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.Residential Electrical Switchology
I often refer to electrical switchology in my description of work, and I realized it is a word that I invented. It refers to the study of electrical switching. In a home that Levco remodels, it is a big deal. As mentioned in my pet peeves blog, having switches in...
Code Upgrade Coverage Confusion
Each of us homeowners most likely has a code upgrade clause in our homeowners insurance policy. If not, get that insurance rider! It is worth every cent. The purpose is to have the home brought up to the current code if a disaster strikes (loss occurs) and rebuilding...
Remodeling is All About Relationships, Subcontractors
This is the first in a series of blog posts that focuses upon the many relationships that must be present and healthy in order to be a successful remodeler. I was being courted by yet another electrician over the internet through my contact page. Look at me! Look at...
The Remodeling Watchman
I fancy myself as a character much like Budman of circa 1970 Anheuser Busch "The Dauntless Defender of Quality" In thinking about what that meant, I realized that rather than being an overseer of the industry as if I am the best, I decided that I was more interested...
What is sweat equity ?
Do we really have to sweat? No, but it does happen from time to time. Sweat Equity is the labor that you want to bring to the table. We admire folks who want to work on their own homes. We understand that not everyone has the time, talent, ability, or tools. That...
Levco Presents at Annual Home Remodeling Show
Ripped from the Headlines Dateline: Boise Idaho 1-14-2013 Levco presented at the IBL Remodeling & Design show January 19th - 20th 2013 at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Lots of folks came down and said hi. Remodeling for the Ages is about Universal design. I...
The New Cost vs. Value 2013 is Here!
The new article in Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value addition has arrived. It reminds me of when the new phone book arrived and I would get all excited to see my Yellow Pages add. This is the 10th year of the publication and it is packed with good news. It seems the...
Levco Receives National Recognition
Ripped from the Headlines Dateline Boise Idaho 12-30-2012 Levco Builders gained national attention and recognition in an article published in a trade journal dedicated to to the remodeling industry, Remodeling Magazine. The article was written by a staff writer...
All Advice is NOT Necessarily Good
I was at a supermarket that starts with an "A" near my home, when I caught the tail end of a conversation that made no sense. A woman was buying two large jugs of drain cleaner and the helpful perky clerk was singing the praises of a heating and air conditioning...
Curbless Showers in Boise
After taking my UDCP training through NARI, I realized that curbless showers were going to be a great addition for anyone and everyone who wanted us to remodel their bathroom. Reflecting on my past experience, I recall having a plumbing inspector refuse to allow us to...
