Joe’s Blog
This Blog is dedicated to the notion that remodeling is a fun, life long learning process.
Remodeling is my passion, If you are interested in remodeling your home, or just happen to stumble upon my site, please refer me to anyone in need of remodeling. You’ll be pleased that you did. The original content contained here is proof that when you are passionate about something it is easy to find stuff to talk about.
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Boise Weather
“If you don’t like the weather in Boise, Just wait 15 minutes”
Behind the scenes at Levco
We are remodeling like mad making homes work better for families.
There is an enormous appetite for remodeling in Boise at the moment. This fills me with joy.
We just invested in some amazing technology and are reinventing how we use our Design Process.
Books I am reading now:
Builder Mark Kerson
Thinking fast and slow Daniel Kahneman
Inspirational Quotes
“Architecture is inhabited sculpture”. -Constantin Brancusi, sculptor (19 Feb 1876-1957)
“Surround yourself with people you love and have fun. The rest is gravy”. Paul Tillotson (1965 -2016)
“I love the smell of sawdust in the morning”. Me, renaissance man (8-28-58) – Still going strong!
“Quality construction does not cost- it pays” as seen on a bumper sticker
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” Anne Lamott
“Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” Albert Einstein
Part 2 The Saga Continues
The project is a go! The plans and DOW (Description of work is approved), The wheels are in motion! We will be getting this home ready quickly for Wayne to home. It is our honor as a company to be in a position to take on such an important project. The ramifications...
Levco Visits Marvin Windows
I was invited by Johnson Brothers to visit the Warroad MN. Manufacturing and headquarters of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co. who is celebrating the 5th generation company that builds windows and doors. The trip was great and we had a memorable time touring the facility...
Levco Teams Up With Brave Hearts
Levco has teamed up with Brave Hearts a non-profit veterans assistance program to help a recently disabled veteran make his home wheelchair accessible. From the moment we received the call from Wayne's sister June we knew that we would be a good fit. Tragedy struck...
What Referrals Mean To Levco
Referrals are Levco's lifeblood. They are what we are shooting for in everything we do. They are the one thing that marketing can't buy and they are what makes it easy to decide to trust us with what is arguably your most valuable asset, your home. How we earn...
A Solution Based Remodeling Firm
We flirt with this idea all the time and it is the reason I high-five in the office. I realize that this sets us apart in a crowded field. Vive la différence. We always solve situations, some take longer than others. Typically if we can just find a like-minded person...
What Does On Time Mean To Levco?
Is it when you are promised and not a minute later? Or is it something we can come to an agreement upon? For me, when I set an appointment it means I will be a few minutes early or I will call. It also means that I expect my employees to be here and ready to work at 8...
Pole Eradication in Remodeling
Poles, (Not Polish people, I love everything about them), and I have had a love-hate relationship for years. The advent of structurally engineered lumber, trusses, and the willingness to incorporate steel into remodeling projects has enabled me to eliminate a bunch of...
Planitar Visits Boise
Levco is an early adopter of some high-tech equipment typically reserved for professional photographers in the real estate world. After 4 years of using what I call my secret weapon, I was visited by 2 people representing the marketing department. With lofty goals of...
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
I recently sat down with a new remodeler at his request for a cup of Joe. During our hour or so, I found myself rattling off wisdom learned through trials and tribulations. He was not ready to learn, he was blown away by what he didn't know and that was discouraging....
What is Taking So Long? We Are Almost Done
As anyone who has ever remodeled knows, there are a few items that take time to create and produce. In our instant gratification world, we are not psychologically prepared for that reality. Here Are the Four Delaying Biggies. Custom shower glass Solid surface...