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Sound Transmission Reduction

Apr 1, 2011 | Interior Walls, Sound Proofing, Understanding your home

As a professional remodeler,Levco is asked to fix many kinds of house problems. Over the years this is where much of the challenge and joy comes form for us. Discovering clever ways to solve the problems gives a sense of accomplishment that inspires us to be creative....

Your Home’s Thermal Envelope

Apr 25, 2013

No, it has nothing to do with insulated packaging. It does, however, involve thinking differently about energy efficiency and reducing air infiltration into our living spaces. I recently had an in service at a heating company by a nice young man who really knows his...

Levco Does Moisture Inspections

Mar 14, 2013

I was recently asked to investigate a serious situation involving "MOLD," which I like to call "Fungal growth," on the inside of an apartment. When I got there I was initially stunned to see how serious the situation was. I took all sorts of images and readings with...

Frost Proof Faucets

Jan 10, 2013

This is the anatomy of a frost-proof spigot. AKA "Sillcock". It works by shutting off the water inside your home and allowing the water to run out of the actual faucet so that there is nothing to freeze. Years ago before these things were invented, we would just shut...

Laminate Countertops

Dec 20, 2012

There are several big names in the laminates used for countertops, Formica, Wilsonart, and Nevermar are the ones I come in contact most frequently, Others in the market are Arborite, & Pionite. Unfortunately, the word laminate has become synonymous with flooring,...

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