Should you keep crawl space vents open or closed? 'If you close unsealed ones without a dehumidifier, you're in trouble' – experts reveal how and when to close for less moisture, mold, and ...

The best thing to do to eliminate smells is to have a professional remove mold or soil with organic compounds, discard dead animals, and clear out any items that can deteriorate.

Q. My 1989 home was built over an inadequately ventilated crawl space. Eventually mold developed and got into the subflooring causing thousands of dollars of reconstruction. How can I get more ...

The plastic will help reduce the moisture in the crawl space, which we suspect is the cause of a mold/mildew problem.

A reader wants to know how to eliminate a musty smell coming from underneath a 1928 rowhouse. The crawl space, as shown above, probably needs to be encapsulated. (Reader photo) ...

If you discover mold in the crawl space, understand that you could be breathing mold particles into your lungs. This can create respiratory problems that last for life.