by Joe Levitch | Jan 21, 2017 | Moisture Protection, Water Awareness, Weatherization
I got called by a property management company to urgently evaluate a second story apartment that had a leaking ceiling, and likely falling in. The first time pregnant woman was worried about her health and rightfully so. Upon arrival I found a snow covered roof at a...
by Joe Levitch | Jan 21, 2017 | Basements, Safe Practices
Its so cold I saw a dog stuck to a tree. Just kidding, but it did freeze a vinyl window shut. Egress windows are giving a false sense of security if they don’t open when they need to. To say the least it has been a hell of a winter. I am exhausted and frustrated...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 11, 2016 | Plumbing, Problem Solving, Understanding your home
A past client called to report a strange hissing sound emanating from beneath her kitchen area. She said “It sounded like a machine running or air moving”. It seemed like no big deal until she noticed a crack in her drywall in the same general area. That...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 19, 2016 | Appliances, News
Hello LevcoCare Nation! The Holiday Season is rapidly approaching, at least on the calendar. I know in Boise it seems like we just can’t shake fall, but winter is lurking just around the corner, Trust me, I about froze my buns off at the football game last...
by Joe Levitch | Oct 9, 2016 | Plumbing, Understanding your home
I was talking with my plumber the other day and several cool things jelled when it comes to value. I have known for years that although things look alike they are not. Let’s take anything, cars are a good example. Why is there such a disparity, they all do the...