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        "text": "The total investment for an open-concept conversion varies based on whether structural walls are involved and how many mechanical systems require relocation. Removing non-load-bearing partition walls is less costly, while removing load-bearing walls requires structural engineering, support beams, and framing labor. Moving plumbing for sinks or dishwashers, reconfiguring gas lines, adding dedicated electrical circuits for modern appliances, and patching continuous flooring across the combined rooms also increase overall project costs compared to a standard cabinet-and-countertop replacement.",
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        "description": "Costs depend heavily on load-bearing wall removal, structural beam installation, moving plumbing and gas lines, electrical upgrades, and unified flooring."
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  "description": "Costs depend heavily on load-bearing wall removal, structural beam installation, moving plumbing and gas lines, electrical upgrades, and unified flooring."
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