by Joe Levitch | May 25, 2026 | Advice, Deconstruction, Environmental Awareness, Levco Green Remodeling
Reading Time: 3 minutesI was recently asked to assist a PhD student preparing her dissertation on reclaimed building materials. Somewhere in the middle of our conversation, something clicked — I realized that the art of building deconstruction and the act of...
by Joe Levitch | May 9, 2026 | Memoirs, Problem Solving
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith every birthday I collect, I gain something more valuable than presents — perspective. One of my genuine superpowers is problem, AKA puzzle-solving. When adversity hits, I don’t panic. I rate it. Was this expected, or did it come out...
by Joe Levitch | Mar 30, 2026 | Advice, Maintenance
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Teaching Gene I got to meet one of my heroes recently at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida — Mike Holmes and his son Mike Jr. of Holmes on Homes. Mike is the real deal. The show depicts him exactly as he is: a contractor...
by Joe Levitch | Jan 6, 2026 | Maintenance, Problem Solving
Reading Time: 4 minutesI love helping people maintain their homes. I write about it, I crow about my successes. There are a million reasons to avoid doing the necessary care and feeding of your home, so I am offering a service that might be right for you. Here is what...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 8, 2025 | Advice, Home Evaluations
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhisperer was once a derogatory term for someone who gossips back in the mid-1500s; it became more popular in the 1800s, by a guy affectionately called Daniel the Horse-Whisperer Sullivan, who had an uncanny ability to deal with traumatized...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 20, 2025 | Homepage, News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs a life long learner, I flip the page occasionally to dabble in teaching. I had the huge honor of teacing the CR Certified Remodeler cariculum on Zoom for my remodeling association NARI for 5 years each Fall. Students with at least 5 years...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 17, 2025 | Levco Service Difference, Universal Design
Reading Time: 3 minutesI am one of two Universal Design Certified Professionals in the State of Idaho. Occasionally, I get asked what that means, so here is the 411 on my UDCP certification. I belong to NARI, and I passed an exam years ago to prove my knowledge. I...
by Joe Levitch | Oct 29, 2025 | Advice, Building, Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis simple line is music to my ears. There is a rule book called the International Residential Building Code, the playbook for residential builders and remodelers. As a remodeler, I am constantly engaged in the art of gaining a better...
by Joe Levitch | Oct 23, 2025 | Memoirs
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis quote is a snippet from Paul Tillotson’s saying, “Surround yourself with people you love and have fun, the rest is gravy.” Paul lived life at a very high pace as a pianist and musician. From my perspective, he created and...
by Joe Levitch | Oct 6, 2025 | Advice, Aged Home Upgrades, Electrical
Reading Time: 3 minutesKitchen outlets are changing as of the first of the year. The 2023 NEC (National Electrical Code) has changed. No more side-mount island outlets. The rule stems from cords draping over the edge of an island and the fear of a crock pot or what...
