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 ...

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 ...

Any architect or contractor can tell if a wall is load-bearing, said Jim Rill, of Rill Architects. The most important fact to know before taking a sledge hammer to it. Interior load-bearing walls, as ...