Does your crawl space get wet, damp, or musty? There’s a good chance that your crawl space is experiencing moisture problems. Originally, crawl spaces were designed with the purpose of protecting your living space from the moisture in the soil. Crawl spaces can become traps for water and moisture, which can lead to moisture-related problems[...]
Are you planning to flip a house and sell it? Or maybe you’re a homeowner that has decided it’s time for a change in scenery? Whatever your reason for selling your home, there are few things as inconvenient as a prospective buyer arguing for discounts because of a problem in your home. Having problems with[...]
Are you insulating your crawl space door? Trying to keep out the humid summers? Or maybe you’re preparing your crawl space for the winter in hopes of keeping that cold air out? Letting outside air invade your crawl space can mean inviting outside moisture, pollution, and even small pests that can fit into those same[...]
For many homes with crawlspaces, they have been designed to have those crawlspaces vented. The reason is to allow outside air to pass through the crawlspace, keeping the area dry. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help crawlspaces serve as a buffer between the house and the moist soil. Whether a homeowner opts to use crawlspace vents or[...]
For many homes with crawlspaces, they are designed to have vents that allow for the circulation of air. But if you’re wondering if you should open or close your crawlspace vents in the winter, perhaps consider how the cold outside air is probably the last thing you want entering your crawlspace. But whether you have[...]
Are you wondering if it’s worth it to encapsulate your crawlspace? Is it worth it to bother? Typically, a crawlspace has a dirt floor and is vented to allow outside air to flow through. This design is meant to keep the air beneath your home’s first floor dry and to create a buffer against moisture[...]
Purchasing a home can be thrilling but also daunting. Even when a house looks like a dream come true, you’ll want to make sure that there are no significant problems lurking beneath. For a home with a crawlspace, those underlying problems can be quite literally under your feet. That is why you should always make[...]
In most areas, the climate can get quite humid during the summer months. The relative humidity can average 80% during some months. As the humidity rises, you’ve probably felt the air get muggy. While that’s to be expected, especially during the summer, it can be a different story if you’re noticing a change in the[...]
Whenever you think of humidity, you can feel the mugginess and stickiness in the air. Your home is sure to feel it as well, almost as if it’s getting soggy. Fortunately, we have air conditioners and dehumidifiers to help. However, your crawlspace remains unprotected. If humidity is allowed to sit in your crawlspace, it can[...]
Food, water, and shelter, these are all vital things for us and for many other living things on this planet. That also includes the smaller creatures that live around us. But as humans spread across the globe and began building more and more homes and communities, it’s easy for nature to clash with humanity. Whether[...]
