I got a concerned call the other day from an old friend about a dryer problem. The first indication of the problem was prolonged drying times. There was the suspicion that when the new roof was installed that the roofer had neglected to reattach a vent to the outside...
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...
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...
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...
I saw a heartfelt plea from a gentleman on the internet that had a 9 volt battery cause a serious house fire. Part of his concern is that he felt very responsible because he was ignorant of the danger and asked that I pass this information along. I'm doing my duty to...
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...
Whole House RemodelThe Challenge Our client bought the 1014 SF original 1979 ranch-style home next to her son. Her goal was to update and modernize the home to how we live today.The Idea To completely remodel and update the home with a new floorplan.The Solution Levco...
Wake Boat- RV Bay AdditionThe Challenge The Owner had a 3 car garage but the 3rd car bay was too small for his new wake boat. There was room to make it larger.The Idea Expand the garage to the setback to add 10′ and make it taller and much deeper. Sacrificing a window...
Large RV Garage From ScratchThe Challenge The Owner had drawings of a large RV garage to be added to a 2 car garage where a shed was. The new project was woven into an existing garage roofline to make it appear that it had always been there.The Idea Eliminate the shed...
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...