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 ...

It seems like DIY demo-ing is not too hard, according to the many posts on this site. I am considering having a go at it during an upcoming renovation of our kitchen & bath. We want to close up a wall ...

Check the building plans. Without having seen the building I can't really make an educated guess, but it wouldnt surprise if some of the interior walls are load bearing. The walls that ARE load ...

When you’re planning home improvements, it can be tricky to know which projects need official approval. Many homeowners assume some changes are small enough to skip permits or licenses, but that can ...

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 ...