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A humid crawl space is the last thing you want in your house. Humidity not only makes us sweat, but...

Common Causes of Crawl Space Problems The 3 most common causes of sagging beams and floor joists are improper spacing of...

There are several signs both inside and outside of the home that can signify problems with the foundation. It is...

So, you’ve fixed the leaky basement problem and now your basement is dry. Congrats! But you can still go the...

Stand up straight! Don't slouch! Do these sound familiar? Mothers far and wide used to tell their kids this because...

Whenever the air outside is warmer than the air inside, and especially when that air is humid, there is likely...

If you have been reading about home energy efficiency, you have probably come across the term stack effect. That...

For many homes in Virginia, the rim joist is a major source of energy loss and discomfort. How does that...

We employ vapor barriers when we want to keep water vapor on one side of the barrier and keep it...

Have you ever heard someone say their home is too dry in the winter because their furnace runs all the...

You can't find a doctor who says mold in a home is good. You can't find a doctor who says...

1. Install a Basement Waterproofing System You want to keep your basement dry all of the time, especially since you're going...

When was the last time you poked your head into your crawl space? Like many homeowners, you know your dirt...

Crawl space vents have proven time and time again that they just don't work. Originally intended to use outside air...

There are several factors that contribute to an unsafe and unhealthy home. In this blog series we will discuss those...

Two factors that go hand in hand in making your home unsafe and unhealthy are moisture and mold. Continue below...

When a person hears the word active zone, they think it is a place that has the most activity. They...

Does your sidewalk, driveway, or patio pose a tripping hazard by having uneven surfaces or cracks? Not sure which solution...

Ever heard of the term stack effect? It refers to the idea that as warm air rises into a home,...

You may think that venting your crawl space is only bad if the temperatures are drastically hot and humid....

Crawl spaces are always cool, usually around 55 degrees year-round. So, when the hot, humid air is brought into...