A crawl space seems like a good solution for the foundation of a home. It's not as expensive as a basement, but it still provides access to mechanicals that run under your home.

There are three avenues for properly ventilating your crawl space: Vent boxes. This “brute force” method involves cutting holes into the foundation wall or rim joist and installing a screen to ...

Q: I live on a low-lying lot. My crawl space is always wet, even though I have a dehumidifier and a sump pump down there. People have suggested I use French drains; one said exterior ones, another ...