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Ben

Ben has a bachelor's degree in construction engineering. When not constructing or remodeling X-Ray Rooms, Cardiovascular Labs, and Pharmacies, you can find him at home with wife and two daughters. Outside of family, He loves grilling and barbequing on his Big Green Egg and Blackstone Griddle, as well as working on projects around the house.

Having a crawl space foundation is something that can turn out great. Many people have crawl space foundations. As long as the crawl space is designed properly, it should work perfectly for your home. It’s important for the floor joists to be supported the right way. How do your support floor joists in a crawl …

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Having a house with a crawl space can be quite convenient. In some ways, crawl spaces can make your life easier. You do need to make sure that you take the right precautions to keep your home safe when you have a dirt floor crawl space. So long as you do this, it’ll be a …

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Many people live in homes that have crawl space foundations. If you’ve never lived in a house with a crawl space before, you might not quite understand what they’re used for. A crawl space is quite a bit different than a basement. You’re going to use them in different ways. Things that would be possible …

Read More about What to Do With a Crawl Space (Ideas to Get More Out of the Space)

Having a crawl space foundation is pretty normal in many areas of the United States. In some ways, crawl space foundations are quite convenient. You might have heard some bad stories from people who have crawl spaces as well, though. It is indeed possible for crawl spaces to lead to certain problems in your home. …

Read More about Crawl Space Conundrums: 4 Issues That Might Haunt Your Home

If you have a crawl space underneath your home, it’s important to take care of it. There are things that can happen in this area that will negatively impact your house. You might notice that you have standing water underneath your home sometimes. This is something that might cause you to worry, but you might …

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Your crawl space is something that you want to take care of. If you don’t handle your crawl space properly, it can wind up causing problems for your home. Some people choose to insulate their crawl spaces. This can be a good idea, but you might not know how to go about doing this. Read …

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Picking a foundation style for your new home is an important thing. You need to figure out which is the best option based on your budget and needs. For many, it comes down to either a crawl space or a slab foundation. Both options have their benefits, but one might be better depending on what …

Read More about Crawl Space vs. Slab (The Key Differences to Know)

Crawl space encapsulation is an elaborate process that usually takes a few days and a few thousand dollars to do. The steps of clearing out construction debris, installing insulation to the walls and floor, then putting in a sump pump and dehumidifier are both labor intensive and costly. So is crawl space encapsulation worth it? …

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A pergola is an outdoor structure made of parallel colonnades that support a grid of roofing beams and rafters. It comes in various styles and sizes, but it’s usually affixed to the wall of a home or building structure for increased stability. But what if you don’t want to attach it to an edifice or …

Read More about Exploring the Versatility of Freestanding Pergolas for Outdoor Living

We for sure don’t visit our crawl spaces a lot, but it’s a crucial part of our houses. One of the most important jobs of crawl spaces is to circulate air under our houses, preventing moisture accumulation. However, a crawl space might not sound as exciting as a basement that you can use for storage …

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