I am starting this thread to keep a running log of leveling the house. Also it will provide me with a place for my million of questions that I will come by as the process goes. The Objective. Level a 1830 Post and Beam house that is on a dry laid stone foundation in upstate NY. Replacing a 30 ft section of sill what has two posts in the span. Replace 5 ft of an 8x8 girder beam. Replace 2 feet of one post. Build a grade beam under new sill and add foundation drainage. I am going to attempt to do all of this on my own with the help of my father and some friends when needed. I am expecting my first child in July so I would like to finish this up by then with some time to do some finish work in side. My wife and I are currently living in the house and will be living in it through the leveling.

Ok so i know there are alot of posts asking this but my situation is special. We have a house that was built around 1915 it was a old farm house outside of town and in 1950 they moved it into town most of it is still old plaster and lath but the exterior walls are insulated with what looks like blown in insulation it is a 2 story home as well.I am starting upstrairs since we are living in the bottom story.The attic is insulated with blown in insulation and the exterior walls are as well. I am seeking advice as to what to do we want to take the plaster down and drywall it so i can rewire it as well with a new updated breaker box and breakers currently our 5 bedroom 2 bath home is wired off 3 breakers.For the sake of saving money we are considering leaving the lath up to keep the insulation in the walls and in the attic would this sound like a good idea to you?Also i was reading some other posts of peoples ideas and someone mentioned leaving the lath and puting 1x2 over the studs and puting 3/4 rigid foam between them then puting up drywall for extra insulation.The plaster is in fairly bad shape 1 room for sure has to be gutted of the plaster due to water damage making it fall the studs are not damaged though.So any ideas and advice would it hurt to do the foam or to leave the lath?