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 ...

Installing a LVL Beam and Removing a Load Bearing Wall To Create an Open Space It may look like home improvement skills come naturally for my brothers and me, but it’s mostly due to a lifetime of ...

Question: I would like to have a wall in my home removed. How do I get started? Answer: Often times, homeowner’s aim to update their home to create bigger spaces and better views to the outdoors. The ...

The Wind Load Shear Wall Calculator is a shear wall design calculator for the iPhone or iPod Touch. It is a tool for engineers, architects, and builders, as well as students to design shear walls to ...

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 ...