by levcobuild1dev | Jun 29, 2019 | Levco Builders Process, Maintenance, News
Reading Time: 2 minutesBoise is the perfect place for Whole House Fans. It has all the climactic conditions to use them for about 3 months of the year. Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, I get calls annually that sound something like this. My second story it...
by levcobuild1dev | Jun 23, 2019 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 3 minutesAt Levco, we have been blessed with plenty of great remodeling leads. That means that we are frequently asked to come consult on new potential projects. If I can fit 4-5 new prospects in per week as a maximum, I can do well. Given the limited...
by levcobuild1dev | May 4, 2019 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 4 minutesTime after time, we are asked to take care of and fix problems that were caused by a person that “got a great deal. There is no contractor licensing in Idaho. You might think that tile guys are licensed, but they are not. How is a...
by levcobuild1dev | Apr 2, 2019 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the grand scheme of things remodeling is a huge challenge for everyone involved, from conception to designing the space to selecting materials and hearing how much it is going to cost. That is before we start swinging the hammer. Some clients...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 23, 2019 | Memoirs
Reading Time: 2 minutesI was recently fortunate enough to be able to travel to Iceland. A beautiful Scandinavian country at 66Degrees north, that is 22 degrees North of Idaho and 7 time zones away from us too. Why Iceland you ask, well it’s a long story for...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 5, 2019 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 4 minutesSuper Bowl 53 this year featured two great defenses. 3 downs and out, punting over and over led to an unmemorable game for me. Yes, predictably, the team with the most points at the end of the game won. But imagine if one team was a stand out...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 14, 2019 | News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of our sub-trade partners, a HVAC contractor located a ring in a crawl space of the the home while looking for a place to reroute some duct work. He immediately handed it to our Project Manager Shane, who in turn, presented it to the...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 9, 2019 | Additions, Levco Remodeling Project FAQs, Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutes“We recently had a child and we love our home, but it would be so much better if we could do a small addition.” This is a common consultation for me. A family bought a home they were comfortable in that fit the budget at the time....
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 27, 2019 | Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 4 minutesFlipping a house means that someone bought the house with the intention of adding value to resell for a profit. Sadly, this practice has been abused, it used to be a noble profession. Heck I did it all over my neighborhood for years before I...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 15, 2019 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 4 minutesOnce you get enough experience at something you begin to get a reputation. My reputation as a strong remodeler and a problem solver gets me into some interesting situations. Using best practices is our guide to making it right. Home Evaluations...
