by levcobuild1dev | Feb 17, 2014 | Levco Builders Process, Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesI was shocked to see the banner at a bank the other day encouraging folks to borrow again. It says that they are looking to loan money. The several year dark shadow of an austerity program and close federal scrutiny has lifted a bit. Seeing the...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 11, 2014 | Levco Builders Process, Memoirs
Reading Time: 3 minutesI must get a half dozen calls a week from folks that are considering a DIY project. They seem to be searching for a reason to tackle some home remodeling on their own. I’ll admit, it looks fun from my vantage on the recliner watching a 30...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 3, 2014 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 3 minutesKrisjan Hiner posted an image that got me excited to write. The same sentiment has been echoed in other recent posts that I follow as well. I began thinking, how can I express to my potential client’s that we get this cardboard sign? For...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 26, 2014 | Memoirs
Reading Time: 2 minutesI had a very enlightening conversation with a 7 year old boy the other day. I was at the remodeling show manning the Levco booth to discuss remodeling with the many attendees of the 14th annual event. (Anyone who has ever manned a booth for a...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 21, 2014 | Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesI saw a commercial last night on TV. “You could have your bathroom remodeled by a national franchise for as little as $125/month.” Sounds too good to be true don’t you think? This is their big pitch year in and year out. I love...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 18, 2014 | News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDateline Boise Idaho January 2014 I presented 2 original lectures at the 14th annual Remodeling & Design Show at the Bose Centre in the Grove Downtown Boise. January 18th & 19th. Look for interesting presentations and materials of...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 14, 2014 | Memoirs
Reading Time: 3 minutesI had a rare glimpse of a long lost friend in a side view mirror this morning. Although deceased several years ago, I have vivid memories of her. It was just a split second as I pulled up to the stop light the driver glanced back and our eyes...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 5, 2014 | News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDateline Boise Idaho January 2014 Levco has just added its 300th post to the website. This is a huge milestone and commitment to having a wealth of information at your fingertips to help understand who we are and what we can do for you. A...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 1, 2014 | Levco Builders Process, Maintenance
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere in Southwest Idaho we enjoy all four seasons of the year. This is a fairly close held secret “we don’t get the extremes or any of life threatening stuff much of the rest of the country has to deal with.” We are also...
by levcobuild1dev | Dec 21, 2013 | Levco Builders Process, Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesI have read and been coached for years that a professional remodeler does not give a cost breakdown. The problem remains that I firmly believe that it is intuitive for a client to want one. Perhaps there is a client type that doesn’t care...
