Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.Plans and Specifications
When the architect went to meet with the historic folks there was a funny interaction. As it was reported to me this map was pulled up and the guy asked Mr. Neifert to pick the historic district his house was in. After looking at the map for a moment he pointed to the...
Lead Testing Phase
As many of you are aware, The EPA made April 22nd, 2011 (Earth Day) the start of the RRP rule a program that mandates that all homes built prior to 1978 shall be considered leaded until tested otherwise. This in turn inspired Levco Builders to invest in additional...
Spanish Revival make over
The Challenge: This whole house remodeling project at 1301 N 25th Street in Boise Idaho is being done for several reasons. The first and foremost is that it is a spectacular example of a Spanish Revival home in Boise's North End. The Owners, a young couple felt that...
Complete Kitchen Addition 1930’s
The Challenge: This is a home was in need of a larger kitchen. The home was built in 1938. The plan took shape when the clients wife called him to say she just bought an island! terrified he was imagining spending the rest of his life in isolation somewhere in the...
Double Egress Windows Installation
The Challenge: Adding Egress windows is a favorite project of ours because it instantly increases the value of your home. It has the advantage of adding natural light and, heaven forbid if you do need to get out of your home in an emergency, it will make that task...
Water Leak Repairs
The Challenge: We often encounter water damage problems that require immediate action. Some are acute and others are chronic. This one was acute caused by a braided steel flex line from the water between two bathrooms that springing a leak. The owner responded to a...
Kitchen Water Damage Repair
The Challenge: This is a home where the owners noticed some hardwood floor cupping on a Friday and called to set an appointment for Monday at 3pm. Upon our arrival the owners had heard a loud snap and greeted us at the door. The Idea: On removal of counter tops and...
North End Whole House Remodel
The Challenge: The Owner found an older home in the north end and wanted to add additional 12' to the rear of the home and develop the second story into a master suite and a home office. During the project a new front porch was added. and the home was resided. The...
Kitchen Remodeling 70’s
The Challenge: This is late 1970s household with an enclosed kitchen. The owners wanted to have a more ‘open’ concept with natural lighting. They hired an architect to design and draw the plans, and came to us to implement the plan. They gave us a photograph of the...
Bathroom Remodel 1978 Minor Guest Bath
The Challenge: This was a 1978 Original guest bath; it had an out dated color scheme and some typical leaking at the faucet and rim of tub. It had poor lighting needed refreshing. There was carpet on the floor and a high water use toilet. The Idea: To add a solar tube...
