Hi folks - new to the forums. Read a few postings on here regarding load bearing walls and wanted opinions for the experts :) These pictures are from our living/dining room which has cathedral ceilings. My wife would like to cut portions of the wall out between this area and the kitchen, creating a pair of passthrough openings. Before I being to rip this wall apart and figure out my options I first need to know what I'm messing with. I already know there is electrical and a return air duct in the wall to deal with but don't anticipate any major challenges with those items. Thanks for any input - appreciate it. Paul [ATTACH]40310[/ATTACH]

Replacing some gyproc in a bathroom and was wondering how to finish the inside corner where the new wallboard meets TEXTURED ceiling. A couple of posts on this site make reference to flat taping, and from what I can tell this would involve taping the new wallboard, but not the ceiling. How does this work? If you're not creating an inside corner with tape then why not just caulk it? Can someone please explain the process to me so that I can use it to finish the inside corners of my bathroom? Trying to match the 30 year-old ceiling texture finish would be hellish!!