Q: I would appreciate your opinion on whether I should hire a company to line the crawl space of my house. It's about 2,400 square feet, and I suspect the work would be pretty pricey. Is it worth it?

A dirt floor in a basement or crawl space can be a major source of moisture problems. Lingering excess moisture can cause unpleasant odors, affect indoor air quality, and put the space at risk of mold ...

DEAR TIM: The crawl space under my 1910 home is just exposed dirt and leftover building materials. I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs ...

Rigid foam boards are better suited for a finished loft or attic space than fiberglass insulation, which is best reserved for times you can see between the joists. When cold weather rolls in, take a ...

Q: We have been plagued by moisture in the crawl space of our home (built in 1978). A French drain system surrounding our house was installed two years ago. A pest inspection at that time indicated ...

Q–Our home is a hodgepodge of construction. We have a medium-sized basement and a crawl space, and a part of the home is built on a slab. The house always has a musty odor and damp feeling. I am ...

Q: The crawl space under my 1910 home is exposed dirt and leftover building materials. I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs and rubble ...

Q. Is there any benefit to using lime in a crawlspace other than for odors? Is it a deterrent for spiders, snakes, mice, etc.? What type of lime is used? If it goes under the vapor barrier, won't the ...

Q: I have been trying to keep my crawlspace free of rats and moisture, but I do have some concerns. One is that my house was built in 1919, so the crawlspace has been patched in places. I have used ...