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 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 | Bathrooms, 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 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...
by levcobuild1dev | Feb 10, 2022 | Levco Builders Process, Levco Remodeling Project FAQs
Reading Time: 3 minutesOk, there, I went Soilent Green on you. Homes need ventilation, they have skin that protects us from the elements, they have an insulation layer, they consume energy and use thermoregulation to keep us warm and cool, they have a plumbing system...
by levcobuild1dev | Dec 11, 2021 | Memoirs
Reading Time: 2 minutesI have been a lifelong early riser. It has never really been a problem. I recently discovered that I do some of my most creative work well before the break of dawn. The little hand is on the 4 most mornings when I discover that I have slept...
