Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Q: I had a home-energy analysis. The report said my ductwork needs to be repaired upstairs and in the crawlspace because that is where a good deal of leakage is and also is bringing bad air pollutants ...

Ducts are made of segments of sheet metal, or combinations of sheet metal, duct board and flex duct. Between the sections and at the elbows there are joints which are simply bent, crimped, or screwed ...

Q. I’m remodeling an old house. I have a metal duct that runs through a crawl space. What do you recommend to go around it and insulate it? Also, there is one place where I want to redirect the duct ...

Q: We purchased a house built in 1987. The crawlspace is sealed because it is used as a general return for the systems. There is a sump pump in the corner of the crawlspace. My questions: 1) Should ...

Q: We purchased a house built in 1987. The crawlspace is sealed because it is used as a general return for the systems. There is a sump pump in the corner of the crawlspace. My questions: 1) Should ...

Nothing chills a promising home tour faster than a buyer hearing the words “wet crawlspace.” You might have fresh paint, new ...

If your home has a crawl space, you may understand some of the challenges it can cause for the rest of your house. A crawl space could affect your home's interior humidity and air quality, for example ...

Question: I read your suggestions for replacing the homes ducts when replacing the furnace. I have a newer home and decided to check the ductwork in the crawl space. I found a small opening on the ...