I have recently seen a brownstone that I like a lot and I want to make an offer, however, I did some amateurish sleuthing in the basement and found that the main support beam is eroded about a foot ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Basements oftentimes get a bad rap. Many people picture them as dingy, cluttered spaces that can have an unpleasant or musty odor. That's not ...

I am about to begin a gut rehab on a 17′ wide 57′ deep brownstone – 3 floors + basement. Any rule of thumb on approximating the number of beams perfloor. I am assuming all joists will need replacing ...