Question: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save some money?

In this episode, we focus on framing the walls, insulation, and vapor barrier installation for our Ford E250 cargo van conversion into a camper van. Using pre-installed metal frames, we attached ...

In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive the ...

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Q:Thanks for your explanation on insulating a crawl space (Insulating, bracing crawl space a smart idea, Oct. 13). I have a rental house in San Carlos that gets mold on the walls near the floor in the ...

DEAR TIM: The crawl space under my 1910 home is just exposed dirt and leftover building materials. I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs ...

We are installing a steam shower in our gut renovation of a 3 story brownstone. Wondering if anyone has experience with the Mr. Steam or Steamist units and the various vapor barrier installation ...

In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive the ...

Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save some money?