Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.Whole House Fans
As the days grow longer and the temperatures gradually rise, we switch modes form heating to cooling in an effort to maintain a comfortable temperature in our homes. Living on the edge on a desert here in Boise Idaho temperatures rise through the day with our high...
Smaller Home Upgrades
I am noticing a trend that seems to make sense here in Boise Idaho. Folks are deciding to stay in smaller homes.They are satisfied to improve their living spaces rather than opt to move out of the city into a sprawling home in the suburbs. The green benefits include...
YOU HAD A DISASTER…Where do we go from here ?
Now that the emergency occurred, there are several steps that need to happen quickly. Get help on the way, underestimating the severity of the loss is common. Whether you have selected a trade specialist or a clean-up company. Getting someone to take the problem away...
Flood Hazard Awareness
This seems to be the wettest season I can ever remember so I thought I would refresh everyone on flood issues. The winter of 2016 has hit us hard with Ice and water. Levco has responded to all sorts of floods and have even been victimized by a few myself. Insurance...
Why use a “lead safe” Contractor
OK, say you live in a home built prior to 1978, and you are interested in remodeling. The first thing you must understand is that "the home is completely painted with lead based paint" according the the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) unless tested and proven...
Design Build Vs. Handyman remodeling
At Levco We have structured the business into a Design Build Model that works differently than the handyman model. Our work is geared to the homeowner that wants a project completed ranging from the $8000 to $250,000. So far our clients have not come to us with a...
Granite Countertops
Mark and Charles at Artistic Tile and Granite have been our stone and granite go to guy they have been serving us intermittently for the past five years. whether it is bone yard treasures or slabs they have given our clients the choices and service. We appreciate...
Contributing Vs. Non-Contributing
I just successfully completed another trip to the Boise City Historical Board. They are charged with determining the appropriateness of remodeling projects in the city's 7 historically significant areas primarily in the older parts of downtown Boise. The process is...
Selecting a Remodeler
I created a booklet to help folks find a remodeler that is a good fit. Rather than publishing it in print I have done the green thing and put it here on the site. It is printable and I encourage you to share it with others. Feedback is appreciated and welcome too. In...
Architectural Elements
Architectural elements are an essential part of bring character to a home or any building for that matter. Growing up with an architect for a father, I was exposed to things that most kids miss and or take for granted. Seeing the beauty in design like arches, corbels,...
