If you walk around your house and look at the foundation walls, you’ll see metal screens with slats or a grid allowing air to flow through. These screens are vents for your home’s crawl space, and they are vital to the house’s maintenance and comfort. Proper ventilation of crawl spaces is crucial for preventing expensive […]
The crawl space under your home is more than a narrow area for running wires and pipes. It’s where your home breathes since it’s where the house releases excessive humidity and draws in fresh, clean air. However, when crawl spaces bring in warm outdoor temperatures—which increases the chance of moisture damage—it’s time to consider crawl […]
A crawl space without insulation is a constant source of moisture. The humidity from the ground around your home will evaporate upwards, leading to condensation on your walls and joists. Over time, the humidity will encourage mold growth. The mold spores, humidity, and accompanying odor can ruin the air quality in your home. Your heating […]
While a lot of homes have basements, many homes in California have crawl spaces instead. Let’s look at the dos and don’ts of crawl space cleaning. What Is Crawl Space Cleaning? Most homeowners don’t want to look into their crawl spaces or clean them. As a result, the crawl space starts attracting pests, dust, and […]
The crawl space is one of the most overlooked parts of any home, but homeowners should be careful not to ignore the importance of crawl space insulation. Choosing the right insulation for your crawl space is important and can greatly impact your home’s energy efficiency and maintenance. Why Do I Need Crawl Space Insulation? Many […]
It’s probably not like you’re hanging out in your crawl space every day. So it’s only natural that it might skip your mind when spring cleaning rolls around. But maintaining a clean crawl space is essential to keeping your home safe. Spring is an excellent time to start making headway on your crawl space clean […]
It can be challenging to figure out where to safely store your off-season wardrobe, home decorations, and accessories. If your closets and cupboards are overflowing, there are certainly no rules against putting your items in your crawl space. Crawl space storage can be a convenient solution for keeping belongings you need infrequently. However, there is […]
The crawl space isn’t anybody’s favorite part of their home. Between the creepy atmosphere and near-constant risk of mold and mildew, many homeowners wish they could just seal it all up. Crawl space encapsulation is popular in some parts of the country. But is it right for your Northwest home? Keep reading to find out. […]
Your crawl space is vulnerable to a variety of problems that can cause significant damage to your property. If you don’t conduct a crawl space inspection on a regular basis, your crawl space can quickly become a source of water damage, mold, poor indoor air quality, and pests. Crawl space inspections will examine the most […]
Although the crawl space is often out-of-sight and out-of-mind, there are important things to know about the space. A crawl space is a narrow area between the first floor and the ground of a home. They are usually unfinished with a dirt floor. In some cases, the crawl space can be as narrow as 3 […]
