You can save on remodeling by preparing a space as much as possible before the contractors arrive. With the proper tools, removing a non-load bearing wall is a simple task, and loads of fun. First, ...

It typically costs between $300 and $10,000 to remove a wall from a home. The main factors that affect the cost to remove a wall include the wall type, the wall location and material, and the cost of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forget the myth that simply knocking on a wall to see if it sounds hollow is sufficient enough to identify a load bearing wall. Some stud walls (timber frames covered with plasterboard) are load ...

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 ...

Q. How much should it cost to remove a wall? We want to take out about 9.5 feet of a wall that runs from an exterior wall of the house to an interior wall. A. This is a project with many variables, ...