Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.Levco publishes 200th BLOG POST
Ripped from the News Dateline Boise Idaho 11-02-2012 Levco Builders will post its 200th blog entry. What started two years ago as a cool idea to show folks what we were up to, turned into an amazing way to update and educate the public. After being blogged about...
How Many $ Per Square Foot?
I commonly have folks ask how much something is going to cost per square foot. This is an interesting question, I suppose, if you are buying a home or having one built. You simply divide how many dollars you spent by the total square feet to find out how much you paid...
A Remodeling Poem
I was talking with my youngest brother Jeff, who's an artist and art teacher, the other night about how he and dad (an architect himself,) had been discussing this poem. It got me thinking about what it means to me. “Ah, to build, to build! That is the noblest...
The Power of Positive Thinking
I recently read an article in INC. magazine that I liked very much. It explained that not everyone is an optimist, and just wanting to be one is not enough to create a convert. It acknowledged that not everyone is wired that way. Those with a pessimistic attitude are...
Levitch Receives Shout Out by Industry Leader
Ripped from the headlines 8-23-2012 I just received a wonderful shout out by Darren Slaughter, a marketing guru specifically for the remodeling industry. I must have inspired him. As a fellow writer I get inspiration for everywhere too, so it was fun to be the one...
Epa Delays Commercial Lead Enforcement
Ripped From the Headlines 9-12-2012 The EPA has withheld implementation of using LSWP on commercial building for 3 more years. Rules were set to go in place this month and be implemented in February but that is not going to happen now. The general feeling among the...
Giving Thanks
The annual ritual of our nation collectively giving thanks for a day is a wonderful exercise and worthwhile investment. I have a tremendous number of reasons to be thankful. Rather than listing mine, I encourage each of you to dwell on your own for the day. I realize...
Boys & Girls Club Remodeling Project
Levco helped do a portion of the work on the Boys and Girls Club in Garden City. Although we only played a small part in cutting and breaking out concrete for some new windows, the act of volunteering on such a cool thing. The project is to create an education center...
Incorporating Artifacts in Our Work
In honor of National Recycling Day 11-15-2012, we got to thinking about how our little remodeling company in Boise is doing our part. This is a unique look at some of what we are up to. Being a remodeler gives me a rare opportunity to do some cool stuff. On a recent...
When do the Rules Apply?
A client of mine had a fire in a carport. It was sad, her Ford Explorer caught fire spontaneously and set her carport ablaze. It was a freak situation, one of those cars that was eventually recalled because of a faulty cruise control. The fire department was able to...
