Bearing walls can be on the exterior of the house in the interior. In the last house I built for my family, I had an interior bearing wall with a door in it.

The basic cost of framing a wall runs $7-16 per square foot, but additional costs to complete it can double the overall price. All told, adding an interior wall typically runs from 2,500 to $6,100.

When installing a grab bar, make sure it is solidly anchored to the wall. The wall framing will dictate where the grab bar will be placed. VIEW E-EDITION. 99¢ for 6 mos. Support local journalism.