Crawl Space Ninja of Durham

01/25/2023

In this video, Michael answers David's question about whether or not it's a good idea to seal the foundation wall of his crawl space before he does his encapsulation.

128 - In this video, Michael answers David's question about whether or not it's a good idea to seal the foundation wall of his crawl space before ...

01/18/2023

In this article, we will discuss insulating your foundation walls in a vented crawl space.

If you are asking "Can I Insulate Foundation Walls of Vented Crawl Space?" this article will explain when to insulate crawl space walls.

01/17/2023

Can I discharge my dehumidifier to my HVAC condensate pump?

127 - In this video, Michael answers a question from one of our viewers, HU Music Lab, asking if it's okay to discharge a dehumidifier into an exi...

01/04/2023

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Waterproofing Your Home in Clay Soil

In this article, we will discuss clay as an expansive soil. Why it causes flooding problems for homeowners and how to waterproof your home effectively in clay.

Waterproofing the crawl space or basement in clay soil can be difficult. Clay is an expansive soil that can even damage the foundation.

01/03/2023

🔴100-Year-Old Church Crawl Space Renovation w/ Gavin Hardcastle

In today's video, Michael is joined by Gavin Hardcastle to discuss his new venture of renovating a 100-year-old church in Nova Scotia and all the crawl space problems he has been running into.

In today's video, Michael is joined by 's Gavin Hardcastle to discuss his new venture of renovating a 100-year-old church in Nova Scotia and...

01/01/2023

This past year has been one for the books! We just want to say how thankful we are for your support this year, and we’re wishing you all the best as we enter a brand new year.

12/29/2022

How to Keep Cold Air From Coming Back Through Foundation Vent Fans

126 - Do you have a foundation vent fan that only runs part of the time? In this video, Michael gives suggestions on how to keep cold air in the winter from entering back into the crawl space when the fan is not running.

126 - Do you have a foundation vent fan that only runs part of the time? In this video, Michael gives suggestions on how to keep cold air in the w...

12/28/2022

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Indoor Humidity in Cold Weather

Indoor humidity is affected by cold weather just like warm weather. Not preparing your home for the cold season can create humidity issues.

Indoor humidity is affected in cold weather just like warm weather. Not preparing your home for the cold can create humidity issues.

12/27/2022

Best Insulation Methods for Crawl Spaces Based on Research Study

In this video, Michael goes over a case study completed by North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation that looks at what is the best insulation method for closed crawl spaces. Take a look at their findings and learn what kind of energy savings are associated with both fiberglass and foam board insulation methods.

In this video, Michael goes over a case study completed by North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation that looks at what is the best insulation method for cl...

12/25/2022

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2023. Thank you so much for all your support throughout the year.

12/22/2022

How to Avoid Mold in a New Home Build

We are seeing more and more new homes with mold problems in the crawl space within the first year of being built. What can be done to protect your investment? In this video, Michael discusses things to do during and after the home-building process to ensure your home doesn't have mold problems in the future.

We are seeing more and more new homes with mold problems in the crawl space within the first year of being built. What can be done to protect your investment...

12/22/2022

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Improving Your Home’s Air Quality

As a homeowner, you bear many responsibilities to keep your home in tip-top shape. From making sure your home is consistently clean to scheduling professional home maintenance services, it’s essential to make sure your home remains a safe space.

As a homeowner, you bear many responsibilities to keep your home in tip-top shape. From making sure your home is consistently clean to scheduling professional home maintenance services, it's essential to make sure your home remains a safe space. However, if you're not quite a homeowner and are still...