If you enjoy spending quality family time in the backyard like I do, it’s important to make sure everything’s in working order. From keeping birds off of your air conditioner to keeping leaves out of your gutter, this section dives into home maintenance tips to keep everything in tip top shape.
Crawl spaces are often neglected places in the house because of their limited height. They’re usually left unfinished—since usually, crawl spaces aren’t intended to be habitable. Plus, finishing them comes with extra cost. However, it’s vital to take care of this space; so you don’t have to deal with future problems like pest infestation or…
Wood is one of the top choices when it comes to building materials. It’s affordable, readily available, and easy to use as well. Pressure-treated wood, in particular, offers many benefits when used in construction. This type of wood is known for its durability. It’s resistant to moisture, fungi, and insects. If you’re a homeowner, you…
Prospective homeowners have probably heard of radon protocols before purchasing their dream house. These safeguards are a particular concern for those who are considering a basement or crawl space in their future home. So, do crawl spaces have radon? If so, what effects can it have on home occupants, and what’s the best way to…
As a homeowner, you want your place to stay as clean and dry as possible. That’s why it can be frustrating to find your crawl space flooded when it rains. Stagnant water in your crawl space can sit there for months or maybe even years. Such a condition can pose hazards to your health and…
As a contractor, one of the most frequent questions I receive from homeowners is, “What is crawl space encapsulation, and do I really need it?” Crawl space encapsulation is the process in which a crawl space is encapsulated—or sealed— with a heavy-duty polyethylene barrier to help regulate the moisture levels in the area. The polyethylene…
Post-frame buildings have been around for years, and they’re built using wooden posts that are set on some sort of concrete foundation. That means post-frame buildings usually don’t have a crawl space or a basement. However, concrete slabs aren’t the only foundation options. This brings us to the question: can a post-frame building have a…
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…
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…
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…
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….