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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We pulled out a wall between our tiny kitchen and useless dining room (I don't know what the previous owners were thinking when they built the addition off the kitchen).  Adding a beam to replace the structural support of the wall wasn't trivial, but it's not complicated or anything.

I'd say it's doable BUT!!!!  you need someone who knows what they're doing (including permits, etc).  It's not something you should mess around with.

Our updates were relatively inexpensive because my BIL was just starting his own contractor business and gave us free labor in return for using our changes to promote his company so  I can't speak to actual price.  I'd say it's cheaper and less of a headache than moving, but it's not going to be a minimal cost and still be a pain while it's going on.

Good Luck!

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Don't worry. There is no way on earth we would attempt to do this ourselves. I think a smart contractor would make this his niche area. So many bad floor plans out here. They would get a ton of business! Any chance you would recommend your BIL's company?[/quote]

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