Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.Sound Transmission Revisited
Sound transmission is a commonly discussed topic in remodeling projects. It is usually comes up in relation to wall assemblies or floor to ceiling assemblies. The premise is that no one wants to hear what is happening in the adjacent space, and can you blame them? In...
Family Room & Entry Addition
The Challenge: This is home in the Historic North end that is "contributing". This means that altering the front is a big deal. We had a significantly altered structure and were able to show that a front porch had been enclosed, and a major addition had been done...
Trailer Donated to Gem County 4-H Club
Torn From The Front Page 8-15-2012 Levco Builders Donated a trailer that was no longer a front line vehicle to the Gem County 4-H club. The dual axle trailer built by Jack's Metal works was a very sturdy flat bed with thick lumber planks. It served us well for several...
How Much Transparency is Too Much?
In the world of residential remodeling, each contractor has a different method of explaining the price for a project. If the project is dynamic or complicated in any way, you may want several contractors to give bids on the project. I guarantee that there is going to...
Levitch Earns UD Certification
News from the front Page Dateline: Boise Idaho 7-03-2012 Joe Levitch Owner of Levco Builders earned the NARI UDCP certification and is the 84th person to do so. He is also the only remodeler in the state of Idaho with the certification. It has been available for the...
Master Bath with Granite Slab Shower
The Challenge: This project was a modern home In Eagle, Idaho. The master bathroom had a functional design but outdated finishes. The bathroom was a work in progress when we arrived. The floor had already been removed and the toilet was leaking at the seal causing the...
Up-tic in LSWP
Torn From the Front Page Dateline 8-1-2012 Levco has noticed an up-tic in the number of contractors taking Lead Safe Work Practices seriously. There are over 70,000 homes in Boise that have been deemed "leaded" by the EPA by the fact that they were built before 1978....
Fire Safety Moment
Today's Safety Moment is all about fire. Although much less prevalent than a decade or two ago, it seems that fire is always in the news. There is usually at least one local story a month about a residential fire that cleans folks, and most of their personal...
Epa Erosion Control Responsible Person
Why of course I am the responsible person, I am responsible for everything. whether it goes right or wrong, my name is on the bottom line. Turns out it also is the term given to the licensed person who is "responsible" for keeping sediment from entering our street...
Operation Deck In a Day
Levco was asked to help some folks that were struggling with an unsafe front porch. They had been promised assistance from another organization but the promises were not kept. Levco sprung into action and rounded up the heard of willing volunteers. Armed with drills,...
