Construction companies have since moved away from using foundation vents because they let in too much humidity and moisture ...

Q. My house has four crawl space 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 on ...

A crawl space seems like a good solution for the foundation of a home. It's not as expensive as a basement, but it still provides access to mechanicals that run under your home. However, crawl spaces ...

Every Charleston resident, whether transplant or native, knows the area is prone to moisture. It’s imperative that homeowners pay special attention to how this moisture affects their homes, especially ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - North Alabama is about to get some much-needed rain over the next week, and while that might be good for our yards, it’s not always great for our homes.

Q. My wife and I are building a new home soon and wonder which foundation is the best. Should we do a simple slab on grade, a crawl space or a full foundation with a basement? What are the pros and ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you’re a homeowner, you know it’s important to safeguard your investment. One of the ways to do that is making sure small issues don’t become big problems. Austin Morin, ...

Q: My furnace is in my attic, and I recently had insulation blown in. Ever since, the air-combustion vent on my furnace is sweating and causes the ceiling to get wet. How do I stop the condensation?

Q: I have a room with a crawlspace under it about 20 inches high. The room has 12-inch floor joists, with rolled batt insulation. I’d like to insulate the block walls to reduce the amount of thermo ...

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