Improving foundation ventilation to prevent moisture buildup is a critical part of crawl space maintenance for Dallas homeowners. Moisture in the crawl space can compromise foundation health and ...

Q: I would appreciate your opinion on whether I should hire a company to line the crawl space of my house. It's about 2,400 square feet, and I suspect the work would be pretty pricey. Is it worth it?

Should I close my crawl space vents for winter? We seem to get this question around this time every year. And, each year we say, “it depends.” On the one hand, air circulating under the house helps ...

Remove moisture to prevent mold, mildew and wood rot. We evaluated the top-rated picks to help you choose the right crawl space dehumidifier for your home. Crawl space moisture can create a whole ...

Ventilated crawl spaces Many building codes require the crawl space to be ventilated, which is done to help remove any accumulated moisture. In that case, the crawl space becomes unconditioned space, ...

Q:Thanks for your explanation on insulating a crawl space (Insulating, bracing crawl space a smart idea, Oct. 13). I have a rental house in San Carlos that gets mold on the walls near the floor in the ...

Q. This week: My five year old second home has a five foot tall crawl space with a concrete floor (copper and PVC pipes and ductwork are down there, and a suspended 80,000 BTU transverse furnace).

Q : You have often said that crawl space vents need to be opened in the winter. Why is that? I always thought they should be closed to keep my water pipes from freezing. A: I used to think the same ...

With winter in full swing, you may be looking for ways to keep your house warm. After all, relying solely on your home's ...