save $3000?? huh?

I would bet the green is from the oxidation on that valve/pipe being flushed down by the leak

OP not gonna update whats behind that repair tape so there is no point to this thread

I'm pretty sure OP does NOT want to peel off that tape without being ready to completely replace that pipe.

The stuff on the floor looks like it may be some sort of epoxy/sealer to keep the leaky pipe from running down.

Great answer!!!

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I mentioned in my post we are going to replace the walls entirely. This is a shorter term fix so we can freshen the wall up

Just hold the torch on the copper until the flame starts to turn green... Easy lol.

Problem: screws don't hold because of lack of material strength screws grab onto

Solution add more material.

2 dollar solution:

1. Measure distance between outer edge of latch and wall at point where lock catches latch.

2. Remove latch from wall

3. Buy 2 ft long plank that has a thickness of step 1. Buy 10 drywall screws.

4. Horizontally attach wood to wall with screws. Allign edge of wood with edge of wall. Allign middle of plank with point at which latch catches.

5. Screw the latch onto the plank upside down.

6. Check if door closes correctly. If it does you're done. If not see 7.

7. If door don't fully close you take a knife and notch out room on the plank for the bulge of the latch to fall into. If the door closes before latch catches you need to unscrew the plank and add folded paper to the edge of the wall and screw plank back into position.

My house has wired together detectors, there’s already one in the basement that I’ll move over to the unfinished side and can run that to the bedroom.

Sorry didn't see this, but yeah pipe wrap tape. Basically tape you stretch over as you wrap

Top stair is slightly taller and bottom stair is slightly shorter

What is the height for the top stair, versus the rest of the stairs?

https://www.thespruce.com/code-requirements-risers-treads-stair-width-and-more-4120151

Separate lighting and receptacles put co/smoke on with lighting Not sure where you are or your local code but receptacles should be on an arc fault breaker the lights and smks cannot be on an arc fault as they need to function in an emergency also if you can run a three wire to upstairs smk to interconnect if one activates they all activate

It looks like it is bulging a little bit which can signify the load from above is too great and needs to be addressed.

You could. I would probably use a jigsaw and finish the cuts by hand. It really depends on how good you are with a saxzall.

You could possibly take them up, trim them, and reinstall them with screws and flooring glue. That would make them squeak free.

Might just need longer screws. That’s a corner - that certainly has a stud, and likely two doubled up.

https://imgur.com/a/n1K5Bj4 link to the cracking

Interesting. Great information.

As for trimming those dummy treads, would a reciprocating saw be the way to go you think?

You could make a wood plaque, and screw the latch to that. Hopefully the plaque can get screwed into some studs behind. You could make it somewhat match the gate. Or even a board that extends from the top of the step right up to the top of the gate. Maybe with some accent piece on top (like a post cap).

This is the only proper solution. This is in bad condition. I would replace everything. I think you would be best to call a plumber.

I used double layers on my HVAC air handler closet along with an insulated steel door for noise abatement, and doubled the sheetrock on the bathroom walls as well for the same reason, along with insulating both sets of interior walls. Very quiet now, it was worth it.

My advice is get a plumber out there and have them replace every one of those in the house. Those things fail over time and you don’t want to be in a position where you don’t have working ones when you need them. You could save money and do it yourself if you know what you are doing.

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Based on the fact that the bottom part of this pipe is wrapped up like a mummy --I'm assuming this is their unfortunate solution trying to prevent some existing leaking there.

I've done some DIY, plumbing and copper work, so I'm not afraid of that. However, based on your description in the picture, and knowing that big problems can come from water leaks, if it were me, it would be worth it to me to just call a plumber.