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 minuteJoe Levitch just completed a 5-year teaching gig for NARI, my remodeling association, on Zoom. I am so proud of my students and appreciate the opportunity I was given to prepare them for a national exam. I was able to impart some fun with...
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...
by Joe Levitch | Sep 19, 2025 | Aged Home Upgrades, Home Evaluations, Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 2 minutesSome people adapt to the way things are, and others change things to meet their needs. I work for people in the second camp. Remodeling Is A Dream I get inquiries from people at all stages of remodeling. Typically, it involves some level of...
by Joe Levitch | Sep 4, 2025 | Advice, Aged Home Upgrades, Universal Design
Reading Time: 3 minutesLevco has been in the business of doing larger and larger projects for 2 decades. It has been a predictable path as we gain trust by having no fear and developing a reputation for doing great work that lasts, finishing on time and on budget....
by Joe Levitch | Aug 22, 2025 | Basements, Bathrooms, Plumbing, Problem Solving
Reading Time: 2 minutesRegarding problem-solving, I like to be considered among the best. It has been like a river running through the story of my existence. My dad was a holocaust survivor. I can think of nothing more vital than that. Along those lines, my EMS life...
