Question: I'm finishing a basement in an 80 year old house. I need to add a 30 foot partition wall to contain the mechanical area (oil tank, furnace, breaker panel etc.) and add a bathroom. I notice that the floors dip considerably toward the center of the home. If I use the floor to measure from, won't all the doors along this wall be at different heights once they're installed? ...

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Bathroom Remodeling Checklist Remodeling a bathroom is one of the most challenging home improvement projects there is. You basically have to build a little house inside a tiny, incredibly private and personal room. There’s a lot going on in a very small space—and almost always on a tight deadline. However, in most bathroom renos- there’s almost nothing skill-wise that’s totally elusive to most carpenters. You might do some basic framing, replace a ...

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