Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.Scheduling & Remodeling Well
Scheduling is a very important part of every event. Everyone likes a project that comes in on time. Like a road trip, you make a plan, pack the car and head out. You do what you can to stick with it. Levco's Production Manager and project Managers eat, sleep, and...
Jobsite Safety
Levco Builders has a firm foundation in the safety world Joe is a Flight Paramedic and Diane is a former EMT. We as a company are always looking at our processes and procedures as well as our tools to ensure safety. Although all accidents cant be prevented we pride...
Second Story Bedroom
The Situation: Remodel an existing home in Boise Idaho North End adding a bedroom to accommodate a new child. Make it look like it has always been there. Update the bathroom as well. The Idea: Create a dormer that looks original without disturbing the owners that will...
New Space Discovered Beneath a Home
The Situation: Remodel an existing home on a hillside that had an awkward basement into a living space that can double as a separate apartment. Poor access prevented a bobcat from being able to be used. There was no simple way to get rid of the excess soil. Natural...
Rough In Electrical For Remodeling
During the Design Phase we knew that this home did not have the capacity for running the modern appliances so temporary fixes over the years especially in the kitchen, made for unsafe conditions. This was confirmed during the hard bid trade walk. The electrical rough...
Basement Bathroom addition
The Challenge: This was a basement storage area under the stairs and a perfect place to add a bathroom. determine what was under the floor. Finding a way to get the sewage out. It was a tight space and an enclosure would make it feel claustrophobic. Finding a way to...
Fire Destroyed Garage
The Challenge: A fire completely destroyed a garage / work shop. There was ample coverage but rebuilding the shop required code upgrades and an opportunity to use the space more efficiently. The Idea: Design a shop that incorporates the owners vast capabilities for...
Framing Tune Up
Framing in an older home is challenging to say the least. We study the existing conditions and make a plan of action based upon the new codes and structural knowledge of the materials that are available to us now. New metal connectors and straps help as well as...
Lead Testing
Lead paint was located by pre-testing and during the demolition phase much of the stucco that had lead paint on it required removal. This was our first experience with stucco removal in a lead safe way. To accomplish this task we initially trained our new employees...
Kitchen & First Floor Remodel
The Challenge: This is a home that was fairly original, built in the 1970's and recently put on the market. It suffered from being too tight in the kitchen with 3' between island and stove with oppressive dark oak and a formal dining room the made the home feel...
