by Joe Levitch | Mar 30, 2016 | Plumbing, Understanding your home
Reading Time: 3 minutes“No honey, there are not ghosts in our house rattling the pipes.” Much like the “Snow Lion,” my friend’s son was having trouble seeing in the foot hills. “No son,” he said “Snow Line.” In our...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 28, 2016 | Levco Builders Process, Maintenance, Safe Practices, Universal Design
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code) required electricians to install TR or Tamper Resistant outlets in areas that could be abused by children. As the code was adopted gradually from township to township, the little devices were put on the...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 24, 2016 | News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs part of my commitment to being a mover and a shaker in the remodeling industry, I was asked to make a presentation to Remodelers Advantage Nation on Deconstruction. This is an area that I am passionate about. Reusing, Repurposing, and...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 24, 2016 | News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoe Levitch was interviewed for the Safety article in the March 2016 issue of Qualified Remodeler Magazine. The industry is struggling with new safety rules from OSHA and the EPA is not letting up on lead based paint. Although safety is not...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 16, 2016 | Safe Practices
Reading Time: 4 minutesLevco has not been bashful when it comes to lifting things that work from other industries to enhance the remolding experiences. This concept was adopted in 2004 by JCAHO the (Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations). In my...
by levcobuild1dev | Mar 5, 2016 | News
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs of January 1st 2015, Boise and the surrounding areas are using the 2012 IBC (International Building Codes) to regulate construction in the area. Unlike a quip I heard as I came to Boise in 1980. “Welcome to Boise, set your watch...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 27, 2016 | Lead Safe Work Practices, Levco Remodeling Project FAQs, Levco Service Difference
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is “Track-out?” Track out is just like it sounds, a situation where a vehicle in most cases travels into soft soil and tracks the soil out of the job site. Minor track-out: Usually dust or light gravel, often seen with heavy...
by Joe Levitch | Feb 13, 2016 | Terminology, Understanding your home, Windows
Reading Time: 4 minutesHugs & Kisses from Levco Did you ever wonder how to determine what kind of windows you are getting, reading plans can be confusing. Understanding the window handing is handy. Here are my tips and techniques to help you understand the madness...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 31, 2016 | Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve recently entered into several conversations about how long things should last. What a great question. “It depends” I usually respond. Is it me or did big ticket items used to be built to last several decades. We believed...
by levcobuild1dev | Jan 11, 2016 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 5 minutesI have come across several very interesting situations lately that are worthy of sharing. Sure I suppose I could be perceived as a crotchety old bastard, but hear me out. I believe I am making my world a tighter knit, optimistic problem solving...
