The crawl space is the 1 to 3-foot space between the ground and your home's main floor. It might seem like wasted space, but ...

Close those crawl-space vents to keep cold air out.

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Q: I am planning to build a new home on a crawl space foundation. I’ve been hearing a lot lately that conditioned crawlspaces — as opposed to vented crawlspaces — are the way to go. Are they? A: Here ...

Crawlspace encapsulation improves indoor air quality, reduces energy costs and protects the home against moisture and pests. The cost of crawl space encapsulation varies according to the size of the ...

Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

With six different types of home foundations possible, cost estimates vary by design. Estimates are based on a 2,000-square foot house. Monolithic concrete slab foundations are better known as slab-on ...