Anatomy of a Window
Windows come in all shapes and sizes. They essentially let light in and have glass in them, which allows us to see out, ideally without losing heat. Many of the windows I come across are ruined by settling and/or too many poor paint jobs, you name it. Imagination is...
Foundation Moisture Protection
Much of what we do at Levco here in Boise Idaho, seems to be dealing with moisture in foundation walls. Weather we are dealing with a remodeling project and active problem, doing preventative measures, or just inspecting foundations that have telltale signs of...
Anatomy of a Door
Q: When is a door not a door? A: When it's a jar. Not much thought is given to doors these days but they are a vital component to every structure we build. I have used a number of companies to provide them and have been involved in many of the buying decisions made by...
Aging in Place & Universal Design
These are two terms that are relatively new to the remodeling world. The terms refer to something that has become common place in our culture. Both Aging in Place and Universal Design are fairly docile and tranquil terms in comparison to the terror that lurks in the...
Anatomy of a Roof
When we talk about roofs it is important to identify the type of roof correctly. Here are the six basic types it is important to grasp that these are architectural styles, so not all steep roofs are Mansard. Many homes have slight variations on these themes and some...
Smoke Detectors & CO Detectors
The new 2009 IRC mandates wired together smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors be placed at the entry of each bedroom and outside the bedrooms in a common hall. This means that if one detector alarms then all of them alarm. When remodeling, there is a mandate...
Recent Posts
Dryer not working well solution
I got a concerned call the other day from an old friend about a dryer problem. The first indication of the problem was prolonged drying times. There was the suspicion that when the new roof was installed that the roofer had neglected to reattach a vent to the outside...
Can I Just Cancel My DIY Channels?
During a visit to a potential clients home, the recently retired husband asked me privately, "Hey, Joe can a guy selectively cancel just the DIY (Do It Yourself) TV channels?" I about snorted, good thing I wasn't drinking milk at the time. The rise of the reality show...
Cabinet Care and Feeding
As part of our commitment to "Creating enthusiastic referrals through the process of remodeling", we are addressing the delicate subject of caring for your cabinetry. Many client's often delegate the housekeeping chores to others, assuming that they know what to do....
Fireplaces In & Out
Fire is one of the primitive holdovers from the Stone Age, like shelter and clothing that we still hold sacred. Everyone enjoys a good campfire. Humans have improved upon it, we have accessorized it and no longer use it as our primary cooking tool, unless you are...
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