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OSHA EPA HUD & Lead

Oh boy is there ever a problem between the three of the federal agencies that regulate how lead is handled in the residential remodeling world. The EPA's RRP rule came out last April and Levco has been all over it with training and lead safe work practices. I knew...

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Egress Window photo Gallery

This is the nightmare no one wants to see. A fire in the basement with no way out.  Here is an example of why the building code insists that below ground living spaces must have Egress Windows.  Above ground living spaces need them too but below ground is where the...

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Jobsite Safety

Levco Builders has a firm foundation in the safety world Joe is a Flight Paramedic and Diane is a former EMT. We as a company are always looking at our processes and procedures as well as our tools to ensure safety. Although all accidents cant be prevented we pride...

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Handsome Master Bathroom Remodel

Handsome Master Bathroom Remodel

Project Name The Challenge The master bathroom had the original charm but was outdated.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 Walls

Master Bath With Half Walls

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 Room

Bathroom Out of a Laundry Room

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...

Bathroom addition

Bathroom addition

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...