Learning how to remove an internal wall safely is crucial if you happen to be one of the many homeowners out there looking to create a more open plan layout within your home. While the prospect of ...

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 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 ...

When removing internal walls, building regulations will usually apply if the walls are providing any protection in the case of a fire. They will also likely apply to load bearing walls, chimneys, ...

Identifying load bearing walls doesn't always require an expert, but it does require keen observational skills. If you plan on making any modifications to your home, you have to first identify which ...

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 ...

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 ...

When searching for a new home, the perfect property can sometimes be just one poorly positioned wall away from being perfect. Sometimes, the solution is simple – just delete the wall – but when it ...