Hello -

I want to remove the wall between my kitchen and living room in my
craftsman cottage. I have checked the joists in the basement and the
run parallel to the wall. Also, this wall is not supported in the
basement. I have no access to an attic to check the ceiling joists.
Am I safe to assume it is not load bearing based on what I have found
in the basement? If not, is there some way to confirm the ceiling
joists without having access to an attic?

Thanks!