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I havent done it myself, but the previous homeowner did the exact same thing on my 1926 house. It seemed to work out fine. One piece of advice. While your doing it, go as deep as you possibly can. The one mistake my house has is that they should have gone another foot deeper IMO. In the...

I have a few suggestions, just off the top of my head. Add as many windows as you can. That will help avoid the "dungeon" feel. Also, move as much as you can -- plumbing that comes below joists, water heater (you might want to switch to a tankless one) If it was me, I would also beef up...

Well, my thinking is that if we know what's working now - then it can be figured from there. I know what your saying about wood - but what would happen if, lets say, I sistered 3 or 4 2x8s with plywood inbetween?

While we're on the subject - let me toss out my similar question. I have a question I hope you can answer. I have a 1926 built, 2 story home in Villa Park (with a full basement) Currently, I have a wooden beam that supports the first floor. This beam is 8" x 6" (6" tall 8" wide). It runs...

hi Now the nag screen can go away I hope