How do you know which is a "load bearing" wall??
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Here's an excellent article to answer your question. It can be dangerous to remove a load bearing wall if not done correctly: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-identify-a-load-bearing-wall-1626923331
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Wall-is-Load-Bearing
In general, it runs perpendicular to the trusses or joists
Here is an excellent site to show you what to look for!
https://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/load-bearing-wall/amp/
Here's a video that might help...
If the wall goes though more than one room, If the wall runs from top to bottom of house (Up stairs and down. and when you hit it it sounds solid, it is most probably a load bearing wall.......