A crawl space seems like a good solution for the foundation of a home. It's not as expensive as a basement, but it still provides access to mechanicals that run under your home. However, crawl spaces ...

Q: I live on a low-lying lot. My crawl space is always wet, even though I have a dehumidifier and a sump pump down there. People have suggested I use French drains; one said exterior ones, another ...

Q. I recently discovered about 3 to 4 inches of standing water under my house. I pumped out the water and removed the plastic sheets that covered the ground so the soil can dry out. Once the ground is ...

Over the last week, the rains have begun again. My yard has 4 inches of mud and a general swamp land quality to it at this point. My sump pump has been running at least a few days now intermittently.

You might not be aware that the space beneath your home suffers from excess moisture, but you'll find out eventually. High humidity in the crawl space or basement over time leads to dangerous levels ...