Q. My wife and I are building a new home soon and wonder which foundation is the best. Should we do a simple slab on grade, a crawl space or a full foundation with a basement? What are the pros and ...

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. However, crawl spaces ...

Crawl Space vs. Slab When a house is built on a slab, the concrete foundation is poured directly on the ground, and the house is built right on top. Both slab and crawl space have their pros and cons, ...

When winter rolls around, close or cover foundation vents. We explain how to seal up crawl-space vents in winter for a more energy-efficient home.

Q: I am planning to build a new home on a crawl space foundation. I’ve been hearing a lot lately that conditioned crawlspaces — as opposed to vented crawlspaces — are the way to go. Are they? A: Here ...

Building a new home comes with so many decisions, and some days, all of them feel equally important. But there’s one decision that will make the most significant difference in your house’s stability ...