Interior design trends come and go, but open floor plans are still ruling the charts. First gaining traction in the 1950s, open plan concepts have dominated the home décor scene for more than six decades. But what exactly is an open floor plan? More importantly, what does it do for your home? Open floor plans come to life by merging two … Read More
The Problem With DIY Load-Bearing Wall Removal
There are plenty of articles out there explaining the basics of load-bearing wall removal. Most of them will tell you it’s better to hire a professional than to do the job yourself. We agree. However, you can find DIY load-bearing wall removal articles, some of which are quite detailed. The truth is, DIY load-bearing wall removal is possible for some … Read More
Removal of Load-Bearing Walls – What Are Support Walls?
When we discuss the removal of load-bearing walls with clients, we do our best to explain our work process. There are specific steps that we have to take to do the job safely. One of those steps is installing support walls – sometimes called temporary supports. Let’s review what they are and what they do. Support Walls – Removal of … Read More