During a brief few hours the other day, I could have sworn it was spring. There was a real sense of warmth and I could feel the heat radiating on my face. I even caught a whiff of a floral scent from the favorite fruit bearing plum tree that I parked next … [Read more...] about Spring Time Made it to Boise
Understanding your home
I Have Knob & Tube Wiring
During almost every remodeling project Levco does, especially in Boise's historic North End, we encounter Knob & Tube Wiring. It was the craze back in the late 1800's to the early 1900's, it was relatively safe ( compared to kerosene or gas lamps) and … [Read more...] about I Have Knob & Tube Wiring
I Just Found Mold in my Home
Mold, also know as Fungus, has become a huge issue in homes as of late, with concerns coming from the medical as well as the insurance communities. Many misconceptions are floating around, which that have caused panic and hysteria. Usually a trained sense … [Read more...] about I Just Found Mold in my Home
What Does My Insurance Really Cover?
At Levco working with insurance companies has become a regular thing. Usually, things go well, but occasionally they go very sideways. We have used our vast experiences to share what we have learned. Here is how we handle insurance claims related to a … [Read more...] about What Does My Insurance Really Cover?
I Have Water in My Basement, Now What?
Water enters basements in a variety of ways. I wrote an informative article on ways it enters our homes. This article focuses on how to take preventative actions. In Boise, Idaho, we live on the edge of a desert; and we have fairly sandy soil, which is … [Read more...] about I Have Water in My Basement, Now What?
Mislabeled Electrical Panel
I realized this issue after a friend called. He had just purchased a remodeled home, and was concerned that his electrical panel was mislabeled. This turns out to be a fairly common problem. What happens is that over the years, our electrical needs … [Read more...] about Mislabeled Electrical Panel