Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.I’m Just Looking For The Pony
As promised in an earlier BLOG about building a cathedral, I am sharing another insight into who I am, and what I am all about. As a glass is half full kind of guy, I often blurt, "There has got to be a pony in here somewhere" Here I lose people, because this fable is...
I Told You So!
Occasionally I get the pleasure of telling folks "I told you so". Rarely does it cause a stir. Here is a short story that worked out for all parties in the end. This case involved an exhausted client and a tile setter that had real life issues. I should have seen the...
Emergency Preparedness, Do You Have What You Need?
We live in a stable but fairly fragile state. Emergencies happen all the time and all over the world. Those that think we are immune are living in a Hurricane Katrina denial fantasy. I used to joke about people living in areas that are devastated annually with floods....
What Compelled You to Hire Me?
Here is what I see when I look in the mirror. What I needed to know is what others see in me and my company Levco Builders. To figure out the problem, I had to interview some of my thoughtful, articulate clients and ask them an open ended question that they could...
What Motivates You?
I was doing a free plumbing repair for a friend who happened to be a Tennis Pro. I had always been impressed with his athletic prowess and chiseled body. Not having grown up in a competitive sport, I was never coached or had to develop a killer instinct to always win....
Egress & Basement Upgrade
The Challenge: This home had a functional basement without an egress window. It smelled musty and we suspected moisture in the walls. The Idea: To remove the windows and upgrade to vinyl and add an egress window. The client wanted a paver window alcove. We started...
A 2 Z Tools is Gone
A to Z Tools at 6042 Franklin Rd., was another business I frequented and liked to send folks to. I suppose every town has a used tool place, but none are as unique as this little shop. I discovered the store in a strip mall just west of Curtis on Franklin Road 10...
What Is a Win for Levco?
Although winning isn't everything, it feels pretty good when you do. I recall vividly as Al Davis, former owner of the Oakland Raiders said "Just Win Baby" It got me thinking about what Levco and the remodeling industry in general has in common with the game of...
Sun Room Addition
The Challenge: This is a home in an area near HP. They had a covered back porch that was sinking and wanted to enclose it . The Idea: Tear out the floor and install footings and stem walls. Reinstall floor joists and connect to the existing HVAC system. The Solution:...
Family Room Addition
The Challenge: This is a home in a fairly new subdivision with CCNR rules. In addition to a building permit we needed approval from the home owners association.The addition is at the rear of the home and created a 20 x 20 or 400 sf addition. There is only access from...
