> Lally column

Now I know there's a separate word for them. I've always just called all of them "jackpost". Thank you.

Only one jackpost? That's pretty solid as Pittsburgh homes go! I remember visiting a couple that were more support than not down there, and were still droopy.

I was able to rule out some otherwise very nice places that way, and am so glad I did!

Their job serves no productive benefit to society and should be eliminated. (Along with the parking space.)