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
Water Awareness
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?
I Got up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
Did you ever have one of those days? I awoke groggy I inadvertently kicked the cat water bowl and tipped over their food. While cursing and cleaning it up I noticed another spot of water near the corner of my refrigerator that was suspicious. Those that … [Read more...] about I Got up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
What Can’t go Down the Toilet
I was just going about my normal morning routine when I noticed that my wife had left some dried house plant leaves floating in the toilet. This got me thinking, what should not be flushed, and why? I recalled taking this toilet off a few years ago because … [Read more...] about What Can’t go Down the Toilet
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 … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a Roof