A crawlspace serves as a structural support for the living spaces above it as well as a barrier between the house and the ground below. Crawlspaces are typically vented to the outside or to a basement that is adjacent to the crawlspace.

What types of items can be stored in a crawl space?

Everything except moisture, mold, insects, and possibly rodents will prevent you from storing items in your crawl space during the off-season. 

What is the best way to dry wet dirt underneath my house?

It could take up to eight to ten hours to completely dry a flooded crawl space. Warm, moving air is more capable of absorbing moisture. Place a low-heat source, such as a light bulb, inside the crawl space, and position one or more electric fans so that they can blow air across damp surfaces.

Do you have the ability to concrete your crawl space?

A concrete floor can be installed in any crawl space that has at least three feet of space, and it can be installed by a basement waterproofing contractor. In order to begin, the contractor must first remove any old plastic and level as much of the dirt floor as possible.

Is a crawl space considered a cellar?

A close-up of the crawl space's entrance doorway. Crawl spaces are a third method of building the foundation of a house, the first two being cellars and basements. A crawl space is an empty space between one and three feet above the ground that is used to replace a concrete slab.

Will a dehumidifier help to reduce the odor in a crawl space?

A dehumidifier can help you get rid of the smell from your crawl space. A dehumidifier will remove moisture from the air in your crawl space before it can enter the rest of your home.