I recently upset an architect that drew a shower pan drainage plan that would not work with the large format tile that was client selected. Rather than go back to the architect to figure out a better solution, I used the advice of the tile company that was installing...
As I was telling a story about how much I used to enjoy being a paramedic and realizing that being a remodeler does allow me access to people’s lives, just at a different level of intensity. 911 used to be my invitation to get involved, usually within 3 –...
I recently deemphasized the fact that Levco does insurance-related reconstruction work because railing against the Disaster Response industry is like beating your head against the brick wall. I apologize in advance, this article is cathartic. At Levco, we actually do...
I read a piece recently that reminded me of the essence of remodeling. There is nothing more upsetting to the apple cart than dealing with an interruption in the daily routine. Not everyone is cut out for it. My job is to understand the personalities quickly to see...
I was recently involved in a couple of situations that ultimately had a happy ending, but it started from a place of confusion and distrust. It turns out that giving and getting thanks happens organically when the stakes are high and emotion runs wild. Where The...
Why on earth would you liken a concert performance to a remodeling project? Have you ever been to a concert where you clapped so darn hard on your feet at the end of the set that the performing group returned to do an encore, then did it again? Oh ya the standing...
The Nuts and Bolts of How We Do it Here We have been praised up one side and down the other for having a process that makes sense. Does that mean that others do not? No, however, We keep working on ours because we want this process to be the best too discover all of...
We understand everyone’s need for a personal space where you can find peace of mind, set stuff down without having it put away for you. A place where things are fixed, and crafts are made on a workbench with a vice. A place to keep your collection, cars,...
As a remodeling contractor, I get into all sorts of projects many of which require us to know and work off of the property boundaries. Pins in my town are typically a 2′ length of rebar that was pounded into the ground and often a plastic cap is installed on...
As my dad Ed turned 98 years old in September, I reflected upon his life and the industry he loves from the day I was born. The Inspiration To Be A Remodeler Dad’s teenage years were lost to world war 2 and basic survival skills. My immediate family survived the...
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