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Safe Practices

What is a procedural pause?

Levco has not been bashful when it comes to lifting things that work from other industries to enhance the remolding experiences. This concept was adopted in 2004 by JCAHO the (Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations). In my former EMS (Emergency...

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Missing Gas Meter Protection

Commercial gas meter protection has become an issue in the treasure valley. Many meters have been installed in the region without the proper protection. Building tenants are being flagged by the fire department on their annual business inspections for a critical...

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Three to Go. One to Say No.

Three to Go. One to Say No.

I just stole a process from a different profession to use in my remodeling company. I've used it myself for over 25 years, thousands of times. Every time I took off in the EMS helicopter, we call it our responsive takeoff checklist, I just didn't see how it fit until...

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Ladder & Safety Issues Revisited

Ladder & Safety Issues Revisited

Anytime you are up over 6' off the ground all sorts of hazards make themselves apparent. OSHA has some strict fall protection training for construction which are good guidelines for homeowners everywhere. Use safety procedures when you are over 6' up. Ladder falls are...

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Working in the Heat

Working in the Heat

We here in Boise are always dealing with some sort of climactic situation. The joke is ... "if you don't like the weather, just wait a half an hour and it will be totally different!" We range from the one teens down into the negative double digits. Often it takes some...

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Classy Garage Update

Classy Garage Update

Classy Garage ModificationThe Challenge The Owner had a 2 door garage with a central post in between doors that was obstructive. He had to move his car out to allow the golf cart in and out.The Idea Use a large header to replace the two previous ones and get a large...

Garage Bonus Room Addition

Garage Bonus Room Addition

Project Name The Challenge This home had a small protrusion over the garage which was a potential space that was not taken advantage of on the original structure. The clients imagined that by moving the wall further to the front of the garage it would create a very...

Modern master bedroom suite addition

Modern master bedroom suite addition

Modern master bedroom suite additionThe Challenge This home was built in the 1920’s it had good bones. It had a confusing backwards kitchen and had an addition in the ’70’s. I had looked at the home for a friend a few years earlier and had discouraged her from...