Removing load-bearing walls is an important design tool for creating an open-plan house with fewer obstructions, larger rooms, and better traffic flow. The average cost to remove a load-bearing wall ...

A load-bearing wall works to support the weight of the structure, while a non load-bearing wall is simply a cosmetic addition. This means that you can remove a non load-bearing wall without any ...

Fact checked by Emily Estep Identifying a load-bearing wall is essential before you remove or alter it to change your home's layout. A load-bearing wall supports the structure above it, like floors or ...

Question: I see these makeover shows on television. I want to open up my kitchen to the family room and it would be fun to knock out the wall myself. Someone said to be careful of bearing walls. What ...

Once you cut into a wall, you are no longer just decorating. You are exposing structure, wiring and safety systems that building officials treat very differently from finished surfaces, and that can ...

Question: I would like to have a wall in my home removed. How do I get started? Answer: Often times, homeowner’s aim to update their home to create bigger spaces and better views to the outdoors. The ...

Check the building plans. Without having seen the building I can't really make an educated guess, but it wouldnt surprise if some of the interior walls are load bearing. The walls that ARE load ...

Q. We have a water- and weather-damaged support post (load bearing) and attached railing that rotted under the weather coating. We need to replace them, but I’m wondering about the scope of the job? A ...