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 ...

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 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, ...

If your home renovation plans include open plan living, you're probably looking to remove some internal walls. But, while it's fair to assume external walls are load-bearing, it's not always as simple ...

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 ...

My wife and I are considering purchasing a 20 foot wide brick house. It is currently configured as a 3 family. It’s obvious to us that we will have to renovate it and ideally we would like to take out ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

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 ...