Tag: load-bearing walls

Don’t Try This At Home: Dangerous and Illegal DIY Projects

Home service contractors joke that they charge more to correct botched work a homeowner has attempted than to do the job themselves in the first place. But there are some DIY projects where shoddy work is no laughing matter. Instead, it may be dangerous and illegal. If you are not trained and licensed, do not… Read more »

Handling Load-Bearing Walls During Renovation

Renovating a home to create an open floor plan or let in additional light sometimes involves removing a load-bearing wall. Every house has at least two of these walls, and they are a vital part of your home’s structure. If modifying a load-bearing wall is part of your renovation plan, you need a professional to… Read more »