home remodeling???

I want to open the wall between my dining room and kitchen and both rooms are 10x10 with a 36"x82" door way. I want to know what type of saw should I use and and the proper steps to remove the wall. if you choose to get into more detail feel free to email me. Thanx to all I dont believe its a load bearing wall. There is nothing above these rooms. Also the ceilings are vaulted 9'10" at the high point.

Public Comments

1. The first thing you need to do is make a determanation if the wall to be removed is a bearing wall, a wall that supports the weight from above, If it is, then you need to have a beam placed actoss the span, and that has to be of a certain size, decided by an engineer. If it isn't, then a reciptacal saw is basically all you need. that and some elbow grease, for the clean up. A circular saw will be used for new trim" although I recomend a compound miter saw.
2. Is it a supporting/weight bearing wall? If so you may need planning permission and may need to insert a steel bar to stop the house falling down, also be very careful of electics, plumbing and gas pipes that may be in the wall. If its just a stud or partition wall grab your sledge hammer and enjoy the time of your life!!!
3. use a sawzall. measure the spot you want to cut out, on both sides of the wall. cut down the down the line, remove one side at a time, remove all material from that side. go to the other side do the same thing, caution to all wiring.