Joe's Blog
Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.It is Nobel Prize time again
In a world that often seems in constant upheaval I find tranquility and comfort in knowing that it is Nobel Prize award time again. It is amazing to me that this organization spends their time looking for and recognizing folks for accomplishments and deeds that are...
3 Truths about remodeling well
There are three things that I am certain of in remodeling. These are the insights of a remodeler who is committed to leadership and getting results through others. The 3 truths No one has ever been upset when we exceeded expectations. The bitterness of poor quality is...
Worldwide Day of Gratitude
September 21st is a little known special day in the world. World Gratitude Day Brought to my attention by the late Paul Tillotson who was a dear friend and one that appreciated life like no other. I aim to keep the tradition of celebrating what we are grateful for...
Why married men fear me
I consider myself a fairly social guy and I enjoy hanging out with friends in my spare time. For some reason I was rarely invited over to my married couple's homes, I didn't think much of it and went on about my busy life. I finally figured out why men in particular...
New building code upgrade process shanghaied
I rarely pay much attention to politics but this issue hits close to home. The residential building code is supposed to be updated every three years like clockwork. All involved parties work on adapting it to our states unique situation and work tirelessly to come up...
We hit 800 subscribers
In an era when numbers matter, we hit a milestone worth crowing about. We just blew past 800 subscribers to Joe' Blog. That means that every two weeks at around 7:30 AM over 800 folks are getting some of my thoughts and wisdom. Who knew I had so much to say? As the...
Hidden doors in Boise?
As a remodeling contractor in Boise we are often asked if certain unusual things would be possible. In other words, we are charged with the responsibility of discovering if something is actually doable. Being "Git-er-done" kind of company that rarely shies away from a...
Let Levco finish your unfinished basement
Do you have a basement that is partially or completely unfinished? Levco is having all sorts of fun extracting the value out homes with unfinished basements for our clients. Boise is on the edge of a desert we have some fairly predictable water table, known soil...
What the hell was I thinking?
I recently got a note from an old friend and remodeling marketing business coach that got me thinking. What the hell did I get myself into by starting a remodeling business? Having been a restaurant owner and Paramedic, I have chosen my third career, that of a...
Levco makes it into the TOP 10
Levco Builders has broken into the Idaho Business Review Magazine's Top 10 list for Remodeling Contractors. Unlike Letterman's list it is an honor to be included. We just keep doing our thing and good things our way and industry recognition follows. It is not...
