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 ...

Q: I read your online response about crawl space vents. I found it very informative. I reside on the coast. My house is located on a lagoon off the inner coastal waterway. The crawl space floor is ...

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. 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 ...

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).

What happens under your house is as important as what goes on inside it. Especially when it comes to moisture control. Your crawl space–that dark, sometimes damp and creepy-feeling area formed by your ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Groundworks shines as a leading authority in repairing foundations, crawl spaces and concrete. "That's really all we do. We don't try to do everything, we really do ...

You might not be aware that the space beneath your home suffers from excess moisture, but you'll find out eventually. High humidity in the crawl space or basement over time leads to dangerous levels ...