What is an open crawl space and why does it need to be “fixed”? A typical open crawl space has open foundation vents and an exposed or partially covered dirt floor. Open Crawl Space​This type of foundation construction is very common throughout the United States and Canada....

Although it may seam more difficult to close your foundation vent with a concrete block it is actually not that hard and far more cost effective. The franchise companies sell their “vent covers” for around $25 each. To close your vent with a cement block will cost you about $3. Vent covers will not keep out the winter temperatures or keep the mice out (I have see them chew through metal). Cement block are easily accessible at you local home improvement center as well as the mortar or cement...

Save Money this Summer with a Conditioned Crawl SpaceWhen our heating and cooling expenses get our of control we generally turn to insulation to give us some relief. This can be the right thing to do in many cases, but today I want to talk about preventing the number one culprit for high cooling costs.When we think about cooling our homes, generally that means removing the heat from the home. When our home is hot in the summer and it’s uncomfortable we will cool the air or better known as air...

Installing the Foundation Pins™ may seem like it is too hard or unnecessary, but I assure you it is needed in order for your investment to last the many years you are expecting it to. Caulks, adhesives and just plain goop will not hold anyones liner to the wall for long without a mechanical fastener. If it could be done without any permanent fasteners, then all of the professional installation crews out there would be doing it without them, but they are not. The installation is as simple as...