Jason and Katherine have lived in their home for 17 years and are now ready to renovate their kitchen and living areas. They love entertaining and want an open floor plan that combines all the spaces together.

The large space is closed off with awkward walls that keep each area separate. Christina works on a plan to remove all the walls so that they have a wide-open space where they can hang out with friends and family.

Several of the walls were load-bearing, but Jason and Katherine decided it was worth taking a chunk out of their $65,000 budget for structural beams. The cost may be hidden, but it makes a major impact by entirely opening up the kitchen.

Katherine and her daughter enjoy cooking together, but there's very little counter space for prepping and making meals. Additionally, not all the countertops are even attached, so it's definitely time for a remodel.