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How to Cut Out Half of a Wall
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Content: Repeat, measuring over the length of the opening, if the removal is in the middle of a wall. Use a level to ensure the line is plumb, or straight up and down. 5
Slice through the wall sheathing with a utility knife or a reciprocating saw, depending on the material. Cut at the top, where it joins the ceiling, and along any vertical cut lines. Avoid going too deep, to prevent damaging any plumbing, ducts or wires inside the wall. The goal is to prevent ripping the adjoining drywall during removal. 6
Break through the drywall or sheathing and pry loose from the wall, in chunks or sheets. Pull out any insulation -- not typically used in interior walls -- and slice through the opposite wall. Either measure, mark and cut from the adjoining room, or work from inside the wall to mark and cut. 7
Reroute plumbing, duct-work or wiring inside the wall as needed.