Insulating a floor can net a homeowner around a 10% savings in energy costs, but that number can rise if insulation is added to a home with a crawl space.

Crawl Space Insulation When it comes to protecting your pipes from freezing, the first line of defense is insulating the entire crawl space and installing a vapor barrier.

Curious about the difference between a slab foundation and a crawl space? This guide covers the ins and outs of both and explains their importance.

Crawl spaces aren't on most homeowners' radars, but they should be. This narrow unfinished space that separates the home from the earth provides access to important housing components like plumbing… ...

In your basement or crawl space, for example, concrete or dirt floors are pretty porous, and let cold and moisture just pass through.

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 ...

Houses built on a slab lack crawl spaces, and there is no space under the floor. If you are considering building or buying a home on a concrete slab, there are a number of benefits and drawbacks ...