On Feb 13, 5:57 am, wrote:
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!

You are going to be patching the ceiling when you are done anyhow.
Cut a small hole, big enough to pass the mirror end of an inspection
mirror through. That plus a flashlight shining up onto the mirror
should get you a good look.

Harry K