Knowing whether to keep your crawl space vents open or closed at particular times of year will transform the moisture levels in your home. But get it wrong, and it could lead to wider structural ...

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).

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 recently read that foundation vents should be closed in summer and opened in winter. The opposite is stated in our Town & Country Homes manual that came with our home, built in 1996. I installed ...

Q-My house has an unfinished crawl space under an addition that was built some years ago. This past winter I noticed that many of the joists were damp with condensation and that the cement block ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...

Do you notices changes in your home when the temperature freezes? As winter weather rolls in, consider how your entire home will react. Great insulation throughout your home makes a huge difference, ...