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Remodeling is my passion, If you are interested in remodeling your home, or just happen to stumble upon my site, please refer me to anyone in need of remodeling.

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 Inspirational Quotes

“Architecture is inhabited sculpture”. -Constantin Brancusi, sculptor (19 Feb 1876-1957)

“Surround yourself with people you love and have fun. The rest is gravy”. Paul Tillotson (1965 -2016)

“I love the smell of sawdust in the morning”. Me, renaissance man (8-28-58) –  Still going strong!

“Quality construction does not cost- it pays”   as seen on a bumper sticker

“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.”   Anne Lamott

“Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” Albert Einstein

Tzedakah, The Act of Giving to Charity

What Tzedakah Means to Levco Tzedakah צְדָקָה means charity in Hebrew, Pronounced ṣədāqā. The concept of charity and giving is embedded in my DNA. Plenty of examples of giving can be plucked from my childhood. So it is no surprise that this form of giving is being...

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Planitar Webinar

As a residential remodelers we are rarely on the cutting edge of adopting technology. This time we were recognized as an industry leader by using a real-estate photography system to expedite my design process. In an hour long webinar, we were able to explain how we...

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Part 2 The Saga Continues

The project is a go! The plans and DOW (Description of work is approved), The wheels are in motion! We will be getting this home ready quickly for Wayne to home. It is our honor as a company to be in a position to take on such an important project. The ramifications...

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Levco Visits Marvin Windows

I was invited by Johnson Brothers to visit the Warroad MN. Manufacturing and headquarters of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co. who is celebrating the 5th generation company that builds windows and doors. The trip was great and we had a memorable time touring the facility...

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Levco Teams Up With Brave Hearts

Levco has teamed up with Brave Hearts a non-profit veterans assistance program to help a recently disabled veteran make his home wheelchair accessible. From the moment we received the call from Wayne's sister June we knew that we would be a good fit. Tragedy struck...

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Latest Projects

Redefining a Ranch-Style Home: Levco’s Second Story Breakthrough

Redefining a Ranch-Style Home: Levco’s Second Story Breakthrough

Redefining a Ranch-Style Home: Levco’s Second Story BreakthroughThe Challenge Our client, who is an Architect, wanted to add square footage to her home. Her lot was constrained and could not go sideways or down.The Idea To use bonus room trusses to create a second...

North End Historic Basement & Master Suite Addition

North End Historic Basement & Master Suite Addition

North End Historic Basement & Master Suite AdditionThe Challenge The Owners had a new son and no Master Suite. They already had a basement but the home was just too small.The Idea The home built in 1943 it was in the North End Historic District and contributing....

Basement wet bar from a storage area

Basement wet bar from a storage area

Basement wet bar from a storage areaThe Challenge Our client had a walkout basement room that was used for relaxing and entertainment. There was a TV and a couch plus a pool table. They used a vintage cabinet to hold liquor, but the idea of a wet bar in the room was...

Basement Finished in Style

Basement Finished in Style

Basement Finished in StyleThe Challenge The basement of this home had a chronic water problem. A previous contractor had done a wimpy repair and another contractor was planning to dig a trench around the room to add a pump system to allow water that came in to be...

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