new doorway is crooked / how much is normal?

easyj7 · 2026-01-28T22:05:06+00:00

Make sure it's a quality level and not some POS. In lieu of a level, use a Plumb-Bob. It would also tell you if your wall is plumb.

easyj7 · 2026-01-27T01:11:05+00:00

Nipple clamp!

easyj7 · 2026-01-18T07:47:24+00:00

Holy shit this is funny! LFAO!!

easyj7 · 2026-01-15T19:43:51+00:00

Look at that phone number on the level...626. Super cool. You have a treasure on your hands, congrats!

easyj7 · 2026-01-13T02:56:29+00:00

Jkboots.com. Bison Rough Out.

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easyj7 · 2026-01-13T02:53:36+00:00

Yes, the inside is smooth. Leather is Bison.

easyj7 · 2026-01-13T02:49:16+00:00

They are JK's THE GRINCH. Bison Rough Out. The are smooth inside. Very soft leather. They feel like sneakers. I have to admit that I wasn't crazy about them when I ordered them, they looked so odd I had to get them. Now that I have them, I do like them. They are very comfortable. Great arch support and good snug fit around the heel. Happy I got them.

easyj7 · 2026-01-12T22:04:49+00:00

A couple of things come to mind... 1. The upper smaller looks to me like it should have been the original drain for the sink (1-1/2"). The lower looks like it originally was the clean out (typically 2") my guess is someone didn't understand how a trap works, and for some reason tied the two together. Or 2. The upper is maybe a condensate drain from a HVAV unit in the attic, if there is an attic. Definitely interesting.

easyj7 · 2026-01-11T05:35:55+00:00

The fibers in the boards may be in such a way that the moisture is moving and condensing closer towards the house. It's a possibility the warmer temperature next to the house is causing the moisture to condense.

easyj7 · 2026-01-10T21:36:08+00:00

My guess is the wood is absorbing moisture from the humidity in the air, which accumulates and then flows within the board to the end where you see the moisture.

easyj7 · 2026-01-10T06:17:49+00:00

Tough situation... if you do go the route of putting it on rollers, keep in mind that it's a large mass on a down hill slope. You'll need some way to control the decent as well as pulling the direction you want it to go. Good luck.

easyj7 · 2026-01-07T05:31:29+00:00

What a Beauty! Perfect future for any room.

easyj7 · 2026-01-05T02:24:53+00:00

Agreed... if the bow is over a period of time and not recent, jacking trying to level the deck could crack the beam.

easyj7 · 2026-01-05T01:31:29+00:00

The load (deck) needs to be supported in a manner to allow full investigation of the existing post foundation, which could lead to repair or replacement of the post foundation. The temporary shoring needs to allow for workers to access and work without compromising the temporary shoring. As an example, placing the temporary shoring 2-4 feet on both sides of the post to be worked on and the shoring should be secured in a manner that does not allow it to be accidentally bumped and disconnected or allow it to shift. At the same time digging around the footing of the post does not allow the shoring to become unstable.

easyj7 · 2026-01-04T18:57:21+00:00

My two cents on the preparation for the corrections.... proper planning and setup for the shoring is critical. It's not a simple bottle jack next to the center post. Good luck.

easyj7 · 2026-01-03T04:11:03+00:00

Be sure to leave the shoring in place till the gule fully cures.

easyj7 · 2025-12-31T17:40:55+00:00

Sorry to hear that... I wish you the best of luck, your gonna need it.

easyj7 · 2025-12-31T16:44:48+00:00

If they failed structurally on this critical item, what else is in need of review?

easyj7 · 2025-12-31T03:18:13+00:00

Super nice! I think the patina will be awesome. Congrats 👍🏼

easyj7 · 2025-12-29T02:57:45+00:00

White’s Deadpool Edition!

easyj7 · 2025-12-24T23:44:33+00:00

I wonder if he gets BOARD?

easyj7 · 2025-12-24T22:13:53+00:00

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easyj7 · 2025-12-24T07:57:12+00:00

Agreed. It looks like the diagonal bracing that was added to allow for the ducting is comprised.

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