HGTV dives into load-bearing walls, helping you learn what to look for before you remove one, and understanding how much of a load-bearing wall you can remove.

The kitchen of a 1960s Georgian gets a major face-lift.

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Love Kitchen Renovation Diaries: Part 2 - Load Bearing Wall - issues and what we did to resolve them. Removing a load bearing wall and making it safe - DIY

Happy Monday friends! I'm soooooo excited for this post today because I get to share an update on our kitchen remodel. You guys, the pass-through is DONE. Eeeeek!! Cue all the jazz hands. If you read this post you saw how many obstacles we were running into when we initially started this project about a month ago.

I have a relatively small kitchen........I think it is about 12x14. There is no natural light and I hate that. I want to add an island and place something like this facing out to the LR. The LR wall is loadbearing. Is this possible?

Not sure how to tell if a wall is load bearing? We have you covered. Use our helpful guide to determine if you can knock down a wall safely.

Learn how removing a load bearing wall between living room and kitchen is the perfect way to achieve an open concept in an older home.