by levcobuild1dev | Sep 16, 2011 | Levco Builders Process, The Law
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor years I have listened to companies advertising/bragging that they are “Licensed and Bonded” as a sign of strength I suppose. Being “bonded” sounds strong and reputable. Truth is, being Licensed & Bonded really...
by levcobuild1dev | Sep 5, 2011 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 2 minutesI just added a module to the website. It is designed to keep everyone in the loop. The idea was not new; I just found a company that provides a needed service that I did not need to invent. I partnered with a company that has created an amazing...
by levcobuild1dev | Aug 28, 2011 | Memoirs
Reading Time: 4 minutesI have the unique distinction of being born on August 28th, my grandpa Ben’s 60th birthday, and the date that the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his I have a Dream Speech. It was in 1963 and I was only 5 years old but I...
by levcobuild1dev | Aug 24, 2011 | Levco Builders Process, Memoirs
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs a kid growing up in Berkeley California, there was a place that had a profound impact upon my life. It was a simple doughnut shop on Ashby near College Avenue. It was always a special occasion to go there and I am so thankful for being...
by levcobuild1dev | Aug 14, 2011 | Levco Builders Process, Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 4 minutesI had a crazy realization the other day. No one has ever gotten pissed off at a contractor for finishing a project too soon. How important is it for the client to know when the remodeling is going to be done? I would say VERY! important. What...
by levcobuild1dev | Jul 31, 2011 | Bathrooms, Levco Builders Process, Levco Remodeling Project FAQs, Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat does being a client advocate mean to me. It is more than just words… It involves taking decisive action sometimes. The design phase was done and the components were selected in a small bathroom project. The construction phase was in...
by levcobuild1dev | Jul 4, 2011 | Levco Builders Process, Levco Remodeling Project FAQs, Levco Service Difference, Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutesI recently had the wonderful experience of providing my powers of observation and interpreted a few home inspections. No I am not a certified inspector but I know my way around a home. This all stemmed from the NARI home tour and a family that...
by levcobuild1dev | Jun 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the days grow longer and the temperatures gradually rise, we switch modes form heating to cooling in an effort to maintain a comfortable temperature in our homes. Living on the edge on a desert here in Boise Idaho temperatures rise through...
by levcobuild1dev | Jun 6, 2011 | Levco Green Remodeling, Levco Remodeling Project FAQs, Remodel Design and Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutesI am noticing a trend that seems to make sense here in Boise Idaho. Folks are deciding to stay in smaller homes.They are satisfied to improve their living spaces rather than opt to move out of the city into a sprawling home in the suburbs. The...
by levcobuild1dev | May 23, 2011 | Insurance Restoration & Claims
Reading Time: 4 minutesNow that the emergency occurred, there are several steps that need to happen quickly. Get help on the way, underestimating the severity of the loss is common. Whether you have selected a trade specialist or a clean-up company. Getting someone to...