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 ...

For some reason, a lot of people still love open floor plans, and they don’t seem to be going anywhere. That’s fine if you are building a new home or moving into one built in the last 25 years or so, ...

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 your home's layout. Several clues can help you determine this, even ...

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 ...

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 ...