I recently had the pleasure of witnessing one of nature's wonders. Alaskan Salmon returning from the ocean swimming upstream to spawn. It reminded me about natural cycles and the progression of life. As I watched the fish fighting to get to the next level of the...
As a remodeler and lover of people I learn something new every day. Like Boaz says "There is a wonderful way of getting to know people quickly that works". I have mastered his style and to the extent if I want to know someone, I will hear their story. What sucks me...
I just spent a few hours discussing a topic that is near and dear to my heart. It is called compassion. The group met a Boise State University and invited me as a guest. Turns out there are a bunch of likeminded folks in this town. I fell in love with the concept of...
At Levco Builders, we are not just another remodeling firm. We rarely get an opportunity to measure ourselves up against the other remodelers in the area let alone the western hemisphere but that opportunity made itself available to me and I feel obligated to share...
I recently experienced a double graduation. My son from high school at Boise High and my daughter from college at Cal Poly San Louis Obisbo. Talk about a blessing, I am so proud of my kids. Yes we saw it coming for several years so we were able to prepare a bit. Major...
I ran into an old friend at the Boise Co-Op that liberal bastion of all things "granolaesque". As we bumped into each other and hugged (as if we were trees) in the bagel and cheese isle. We easily blocked out the background noise and started to jabber, anxious to...
2 Story Addition in Historic North EndThe Challenge The home had an enclosed back porch that was a transition to a basement with plans to have the second story enlarged to finally have a Master Bedroom Suite. The home is in the Historic District and it is a...
Redefining a Ranch-Style Home: Levco’s Second Story BreakthroughThe Challenge Our client, who is an Architect, wanted to add square footage to her home. Her lot was constrained and could not go sideways or down.The Idea To use bonus room trusses to create a second...
New Space Discovered Beneath a HomeThe Challenge Remodel an existing home on a hillside that had an awkward basement into a living space that can double as a separate apartment. Poor access prevented a bobcat from being able to be used. There was no simple way to get...
North End Historic Basement & Master Suite AdditionThe Challenge The Owners had a new son and no Master Suite. They already had a basement but the home was just too small.The Idea The home built in 1943 it was in the North End Historic District and contributing....