What is the ideal crawl space humidity level?

What is the ideal crawl space humidity level?

What is the ideal crawl space humidity level? It’s easy to make the argument that your crawl space is the most neglected area of your home. After all, we basically only go down there to diagnose plumbing leaks or store our garden supplies! Thankfully, crawl...
How To Eliminate Cold Floors Forever!

How To Eliminate Cold Floors Forever!

How To Eliminate Cold Floors Forever! There are few things worse than being uncomfortable in your own home and few things more uncomfortable than cold feet. Unfortunately, for many people who live above crawl spaces, winter means cold floors and frozen toes. But this...
How Long Does Attic and Floor Insulation Last?

How Long Does Attic and Floor Insulation Last?

How Long Does Attic and Floor Insulation Last? As much as we’d like for our homes to last forever, the reality is that everything from your roof to your floors have a lifespan. Your floor and attic insulation are no exception – although you’ll probably be...
Signs of Mold in Your Crawl Space

Signs of Mold in Your Crawl Space

Signs of Mold in Your Crawl Space Your home’s crawl space is out of sight and thus out of mind – but that doesn’t mean that whatever happens down there doesn’t affect you! High humidity can lead to serious problems if crawl space mold takes hold! We’ll explore...
Warning Signs of Crawl Space Humidity Problems

Warning Signs of Crawl Space Humidity Problems

Warning Signs of Crawl Space Humidity Problems Most folks don’t spend much time thinking about their crawl space – something about “out of sight, out of mind.” But just because you’re not thinking about it doesn’t mean it isn’t affecting your home and health....
What is a Radiant Barrier and How Do They Work?

What is a Radiant Barrier and How Do They Work?

What is a Radiant Barrier and How Do They Work? Did you know that the same technology that NASA uses to insulate space stations can make your home more comfortable during the hottest summer months and save you money. Radiant barriers look straight out of science...
How much insulation do I need in my attic?

How much insulation do I need in my attic?

How much insulation do I need in my attic? One of the easiest ways to cut your energy bills is to make sure your house is properly insulated. Your attic is possibly the easiest area of your house to add insulation to and, unless you live in a newly constructed house,...
What Exactly Is a Vapor Barrier and What Does It Do?

What Exactly Is a Vapor Barrier and What Does It Do?

What Exactly Is a Vapor Barrier and What Does It Do? Most homeowners are at least somewhat familiar with insulation, like the kind that goes in your attic. But not nearly as many know about vapor barriers, which are most commonly installed in a home’s crawl space. For...
How Much Attic Insulation Do I Need?

How Much Attic Insulation Do I Need?

How Much Attic Insulation Do I Need? It might not seem obvious, but your home’s attic insulation can be a real life-saver. If it’s hot outside, insulation helps keep the cool air indoors. In the colder months, insulation does just the opposite by holding the warm air...