How to fix finder window shrink and resize issue

Macbook pro retina 13in running 8.1. Finder window, when in full screen, changes size; shrinks from bottom of screen. After moving a file or two from one folder to another, finder window changes size; gets smaller (bottom frame moves upwards) as if the dock is occupying the space; but no dock is shown until I hover on the dock with mouse. Also, upper portion of finder window goes under title bar as seen in screenshot. Any know issues or fix?

Greg, in addition to Scott's suggestion, when you choose "Greg" (your Home folder) are there 2 "home" folders in there or just on the sidebar? If there are 2 make sure one is empty and delete it.
If not try this:
Navigate to ~(yourhome)/library/preferences and trash these two files:
com.apple.finder.plist
com.apple.sidebarlists.plist
(You will have to reset a few finder prefs the way you like them.)
Then log out and back in again.
Let us know.
-mj
[email protected]

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