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 ...

Q: I recently discovered about 4 inches of standing water under my house. So, I pumped out the water and removed the plastic sheets that covered the ground so the soil could dry out. Once the ground ...

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 ...

Question: My house has four crawlspace foundation vents that have flaps that can be opened or closed. The furnace people said to keep the vents closed all the time to prevent condensation from forming ...

Water damage is one of the most costly and horrific issues that your home can face. Not only does water do damage to building materials that it comes in contact with, but it also creates a breeding ...

Q: I have lived in this 75-year-old house for over 20 years. This year is the first time I have noticed condensation on the living room windows. This room has a crawl space while the rest of the house ...

Q: I have been trying to keep my crawlspace free of rats and moisture, but I do have some concerns. One is that my house was built in 1919, so the crawlspace has been patched in places. I have used ...

This month with large portions of Oregon and SW Washington on fire, air quality has been a topic of heavy conversation and concern for those in the Willamette Valley. It is easy to think about air ...

Question: I have lived in this 75-year-old house for over 20 years. This year is the first time I have noticed condensation on the living room windows. This room has a crawl space while the rest of ...