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Insp-D, Thanks for your input. To answer your questions: - I'll try to get some (1Mpix) pictures this wkend. - A wall is an idea I hadn't considered. However, this is in a rather small storage area; a wall is feasible, but would make it a little more cramped. (That's why i wanted to...

OK, Dick, you make a couple of convincing points. I really didn't want to cut into my floor, but it sounds like I should probably do it. I don't mind doing the work. (the worst of it will be moving everything out of the way that I just put in storage -- thinking I wouldn't have to touch it...

Dick - thanks for your comments. I may not have explained myself clearly: I'm NOT jacking up the CENTER-BEAM, only the double-joist that's parallel to the CB, and on the other side of the stairs. Yes, there is a wall above it, but (after hearing your advise) I'll make sure not to jack it past...

Hello -- I joined today, and I've seen great tips already. Great site. Also, I just bought a house (~50 yrs old), and it needs lots of work. I've done tons of work on many previous houses, but I'm getting short on time, lately, so I have to be selective with my projects. My next project...

...Of course, my NEXT project will be attacking the squeaks in the kitchen floor. Meanwhile, any help with the floor-jacking would be appreciated. -Joe P.

I have a 50-yr old ranch-house, and most of the foundation is fine. The only problem is a sagging floor, next to the staircase to the basement. Here's why: The main construction consists of a center I-beam, with 2x10 floor-joists running from the center beam to the footers. The basement...