Q: I live on a low-lying lot. My crawl space is always wet, even though I have a dehumidifier and a sump pump down there. People have suggested I use French drains; one said exterior ones, another ...

Crawl spaces are typically neglected areas of a home that go unused and can lead to problems like moisture accumulation and ...

Q: I’m building a crawl space foundation for a small add-on to my home and was told I’d have to ventilate it. Since it is mostly dirt and concrete, is venting it really that important? What are my ...

Over the last week, the rains have begun again. My yard has 4 inches of mud and a general swamp land quality to it at this point. My sump pump has been running at least a few days now intermittently.

Crawl space. The term conjures images of unknown creatures and the smell of molds. Crawl space. That place below your floors that barely separates your home from the ground below. Crawl spaces have a ...