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 ...

When was the last time you thought about your home’s foundation? Unfortunately, the common answers are “never” or “not recently.” It’s understandable — most foundations are out of sight and, more ...

Many homes and additions are built over a crawl space to save time and money. Unlike traditional basements, crawl spaces are often only a few feet tall, built above grade, and many are unfinished with ...

Q: I have a crawlspace under my house. Last fall, I put insulation between the joists of one room to try to warm the floor somewhat. I put roll insulation between joists and nailed 4-by-8 ½-inch foam ...

Nothing chills a promising home tour faster than a buyer hearing the words “wet crawlspace.” You might have fresh paint, new appliances, and perfect staging, but if the space under your floors looks ...