Where is the joy and excitement in remodeling the same thing over and over? Bathrooms and kitchens are fun, don't get me wrong, but the super creative juices only get flowing when big problems need solving. Give me a second story addition, a basement excavation on a...
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...
This seems to be the wettest season I can ever remember so I thought I would refresh everyone on flood issues. The winter of 2016 has hit us hard with Ice and water. Levco has responded to all sorts of floods and have even been victimized by a few myself. Insurance...
I just successfully completed another trip to the Boise City Historical Board. They are charged with determining the appropriateness of remodeling projects in the city's 7 historically significant areas primarily in the older parts of downtown Boise. The process is...
Architectural elements are an essential part of bring character to a home or any building for that matter. Growing up with an architect for a father, I was exposed to things that most kids miss and or take for granted. Seeing the beauty in design like arches, corbels,...
