Close those crawl-space vents to keep cold air out. Older homes in the South were typically built over a crawl space rather than a finished basement. Even today, many homes don't include a finished ...

Q: I'm confused about foundation vents and whether to open or close them in winter. Some articles say you should keep them open to minimize moisture condensation under a building. Others warn that ...

As temperatures drop and heating systems across the country spring to life, homeowners are searching for ways to reduce energy bills without sacrificing comfort. The temptation to close vents in ...

QDEAR BARRY: My question involves the popular but unwise practice of closing the foundation vents around a home. Many homeowners and maintenance people do this in the belief that they are conserving ...