by levcobuild1dev | May 27, 2022 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 3 minutesLiving in Boise there is a close connection with Boise State University. The Blue Turf football stadium is carpeted with a genuine simulated grass playing field AKA the Smurf Turf. They frequently air an advertisement for Blue Turf Thinking...
by Joe Levitch | May 13, 2022 | Plumbing, Understanding your home
Reading Time: 2 minutesI recently had an interesting conversation with a client that had contacted a local plumbing outfit to fix a broken tub faucet. After looking in the crawl space he made it clear that the copper plumbing pipes need to be replaced because he saw...
by levcobuild1dev | May 11, 2022 | Levco Builders Process, Levco Service Difference
Reading Time: 3 minutesConventional wisdom says to get 3 bids. I suppose if remodeling were a commodity then getting the lowest price might be helpful but remodeling is not a commodity and never will be. How do you know you picked the right company? Can you recall...
by levcobuild1dev | May 6, 2022 | News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLevco turned 17 on Cinco De Mayo in a small ceremony we celebrated another annual milestone. Reflecting I realized that I have accomplished so many things, I am truly blessed to be part of a great company of dedicated and talented people...
by levcobuild1dev | Apr 30, 2022 | Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 3 minutesA client asked for a 3 position valve that allowed lots of versatility between shower valves. There were two heads and a hand wand. They were very specific and so were we when we ordered the rough-in valve and the trim kit to match. The valve...
by Joe Levitch | Apr 22, 2022 | Fixing things, Home Evaluations, Indoor Air Quality, Problem Solving, Understanding your home, Water Awareness
Reading Time: 3 minutesNobody really wants to admit that they have one especially if you haven’t been down there for a while or ever. I just bought a new to me 1988 home and what I found told a story. Fortunately, I had a prepurchase inspection and so there was...
by levcobuild1dev | Apr 20, 2022 | Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 3 minutesLevco has set itself apart in many ways over the years, mastery of the trade comes with lots of lessons learned. One of my favorites has come from having a deeper understanding of what is possible to get out of all of our tools and materials....
by levcobuild1dev | Apr 5, 2022 | Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesI recently taught a class at community education. Naturally, I ask, what do you want to know and this is what it boiled down to. For a myriad of reasons tuning up the home by remodeling is high on the list of TO-DO’s Money is Cheap (right...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 23, 2022 | Levco Builders Process, Safe Practices
Reading Time: 3 minutesI have been struggling with a potential project for a month or so that had me worried. My mind was telling me that there must be a way to repair this old three-story building’s patios, but my gut was saying the danger and risk were more...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 19, 2022 | Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we have dispersed rater abruptly from our offices the Zoom Room is the only way to conduct business in a distraction-free space. Finding the perfect space within your home may mean partitioning off space or creating an addition. The exact...
