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We are remodeling like mad making homes work better for families.
There is an enormous appetite for remodeling in Boise at the moment. This fills me with joy.
We just invested in some amazing technology and are reinventing how we use our Design Process.
“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
Commit First, Then Figure it Out
I read a morning inspirational post recently that hit on a thought that reminds me of myself and a few friends that I hang out with. We share a fearless gene that came from somewhere primitive that makes me tick. Where Did My Confidence Come From? I think I know, but...
How Does Levco Stand Out in a Crowded Field?
Levco is a high-performing remodeling firm, we are classified as "A Design Build Firm" because we design the remodeling projects that we do often. Not exclusively, we do work that others have designed especially architects that are willing to do residential work....
Safety Awareness Is King at Levco
We recently completed a 2-story remodeling project where in addition to the parents, two small children reside. We subcontracted the railing replacement for the project to a specialty company that does this sort of work and is very good at it. We met the owner of the...
More Than One Right Way?
I recently upset an architect that drew a shower pan we were supposed to build. The large format tiles would have many cuts. Rather than go back to the architect to figure out a better solution, I used the advice of the tile company that was installing and needed to...
Joe’s Professional Journey: Parallel Professions Joined
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 - 5 minutes...
Homeowner Insurance Claims Are Complex
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...
Latest Projects
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 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 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
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...