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 ...

Dear Angie: How much does it cost to remove a load-bearing wall? In the basement of my home, there is a single concrete beam below the intersection of the living room, dining room and kitchen walls. I ...

Knocking down internal walls is often top of the list of jobs when renovating a house. And although there's no doubting the transformative effect it can have on dark and gloomy rooms, it's not a job ...

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 ...

You'll want to know how to tell if a wall is load-bearing before you remove or alter it to merge rooms, add space, or rethink ...

Dear Angie: How much does it cost to remove a load-bearing wall? In the basement of my home, there is a single concrete beam below the intersection of the living room, dining room and kitchen walls. I ...

DEAR TIM: I would like to remove the two corner walls in my kitchen that are common with my living and dining room. This will allow me to install more cabinets and a countertop with a bar to eat at.

Dear Pat: 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 ...