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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...