The new Cost VS Value 2011-2012 addition of Remodeling Magazine has arrived. This is their ninth year and have seen some slight but steady trending shifts. Here is the two bullet synopsis. The BAD 🙁 news is that the continuous drop in home values, combined with a...
This is a snapshot of commonly used terms around our job sites when Levco is remodeling in Boise, Idaho. Being familiar with them will help everyone understand or translate construction lingo, with the end goal of better communication overall. The list will grow as we...
What does being a client advocate mean to me. It is more than just words... It involves taking decisive action sometimes. The design phase was done and the components were selected in a small bathroom project. The construction phase was in full swing. In an effort...
I recently had the wonderful experience of providing my powers of observation and interpreted a few home inspections. No I am not a certified inspector but I know my way around a home. This all stemmed from the NARI home tour and a family that was anxious to find a...
I am noticing a trend that seems to make sense here in Boise Idaho. Folks are deciding to stay in smaller homes.They are satisfied to improve their living spaces rather than opt to move out of the city into a sprawling home in the suburbs. The green benefits include...
Project Name The Challenge The master bathroom had the original charm but was outdated. It had wallpaper and a bathtub. The flooring was vinyl and the cabinets were white. The Idea To eliminate the tub, move the toilet over to get a larger mud set tile shower. To...
Master Bath With Half WallsThe Challenge The master bathroom was built with a faulty design that allowed water to seep under the glass blocks and ruined the floor. The problem was identified when a tile popped up one day. Fortunately the leak did not go down into the...
Bathroom Out of a Laundry RoomThe Challenge This home had a laundry room that was slab on grade because this room was once part of a garage. The home only had one bathroom that was inadequate for the family. The laundry room was small, and it did not appear to be wide...
Spec Home Bathroom UpdateThe Challenge The bathroom had been created in a spec home with builder grade fiberglass shower, basic fixtures and a carpeted floor. The shower was too small and there was not enough storage at the master sink. The soaker tub had tile around...
