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Send us Fan Mail Is your bonus room always hot in the summer and freezing in the winter? Most homeowners are told to add more insulation, replace the windows, or install a bigger HVAC system. Unfortunately, those expensive fixes often miss the real problem. In this video, I explain the building science behind uncomfortable bonus rooms and show you why air sealing is almost always the first step. Y...

Send us Fan Mail You can drop thousands on blown-in attic insulation and still live with drafts, a scorching second floor, and energy bills that refuse to budge. The uncomfortable truth is that insulation is not an air barrier. If air can move through your attic floor, fiberglass will not stop it, it will only hide it. We walk through the one rule that changes everything for home energy efficiency...

Send us Fan Mail Is your finished attic, bonus room, or room over the garage always hotter than the rest of the house in summer and colder in winter? Most homeowners assume they need a bigger HVAC system, but the real problem may be hiding behind a knee wall in the attic. In this video, Michael Church from Crawl Space Ninja explains one of the most overlooked attic insulation and air sealing probl...

Send us Fan Mail Is your attic hot even though you have ridge vents, soffit vents, or even a powered attic fan? You're not alone. Many homeowners spend thousands on attic ventilation upgrades and still end up with high energy bills, uncomfortable rooms, and overheating HVAC systems. In this video, I explain how attic ventilation actually works, why balanced airflow matters, and the biggest mi...

Send us Fan Mail Radiant barrier can help with a hot upstairs room — but only if the right things are already in place underneath it. In this video, I break down exactly what radiant barrier does, what it does not fix, and why installing it before air sealing, duct sealing, and proper insulation is one of the most common and costly mistakes homeowners make. I also cover the one situation where rad...

Send us Fan Mail Is your upstairs always hot even when your AC is running? You're not imagining it — and your AC probably isn't broken. In this video, Crawl Space Ninja founder Michael Church explains the five real reasons your second floor stays hot all summer long, and exactly what to do about each one. We cover attic heat and radiant heat transfer, air sealing and the stack effect, le...

Send us Fan Mail Crawl space vents don't dry out your crawl space — they make it worse. In this video, Crawl Space Ninja founder Michael Church explains why open crawl space vents cause mold, wood rot, and poor indoor air quality in your home. Learn the building science behind crawl space moisture, the stack effect, and the simple 3-step fix to seal your crawl space the right way. 🆓 Free Gui...

Send us Fan Mail If a contractor tells you 6 mil plastic is good enough for your crawl space vapor barrier, they're either lying or don't know what they're talking about. In this video, I'll show you exactly why 6 mil vapor barriers fail, what it's costing you, and what you should use instead. 📚 Get complete guidance in my Gold Award Winning Book "Crawl Space Repair...

Send us Fan Mail Most people never look in their crawl space, but that hidden space can quietly change the air your family breathes every day. We walk through three practical warning signs you can check from inside the house right now: a musty odor that shows up when the HVAC turns on, hardwood floors that feel ridged from cupping, and a simple humidity test using your HVAC registers. We dig into...

Send us Fan Mail Basement insulation mistakes are costing homeowners thousands - even when they pass building code inspections. In this video, I reveal the biggest basement insulation problems I see after 20+ years in the field, and show you exactly how to insulate your basement the RIGHT way for maximum energy efficiency and zero moisture problems. 🚨 CRITICAL TOPICS COVERED: ✅ Why building code...

Send us Fan Mail There is a confirmed Histoplasmosis outbreak in Tennessee, and many homeowners, chicken keepers, and DIYers don’t realize how easily this airborne fungal disease can be stirred up around their homes. In this video, I explain: • What Histoplasmosis is and why it’s dangerous • How spores live in soil, chicken coops, crawl spaces, attics, and bat droppings • Why disturbing soil, clea...

Send us Fan Mail Your home's indoor air is 2-5X MORE polluted than outdoor air - and it gets even worse in winter. In this video, I'm exposing the 3 biggest mistakes homeowners make that are actually DESTROYING their indoor air quality (and one of them, you probably think is helping you). After inspecting thousands of crawl spaces, basements, and homes, I've seen firsthand what&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Snakes don’t just randomly show up at your house—and they definitely don’t leave just because you spread a repellent. If you keep seeing snakes around your home, crawl space, porch, or yard, there’s a reason. In this video, I explain why snakes keep coming back , why most snake repellents fail , and what actually works long-term. We break down: What truly attracts snakes to a prop...

Send us Fan Mail If you enjoy this video about Mold, Rot & Pests, you’ll get a lot of value from my video “Top Termite Myths EXPOSED: Don’t Fall for These Costly Lies!” https://youtu.be/aWVwRj6Mcwk Ready to work with us 1 on 1 and fix your crawl space? Schedule a consultation or download our Crawl Space Inspection guide here: https://buymeacoffee.com/csninja/extras Moisture in your crawl space...

Send us Fan Mail Learn the real truth about termites — before they destroy your home. In this video, Michael Church from Crawl Space Ninja breaks down the most common termite myths, lies, and falsehoods that cost homeowners over $5 billion every year. From DIY sprays to brick-home myths to moisture problems in crawl spaces and basements, we reveal what really attracts termites and what actually wo...

Send us Fan Mail The air you breathe and the floors you walk on both depend on what’s happening under your feet. We take you beneath the house to reveal the three real reasons homeowners choose crawl space encapsulation: healthier indoor air, a stronger structure, and smoother real estate transactions. Along the way, we cut through common myths, explain why quick patches often backfire, and share...

Send us Fan Mail Cold air can fool you. A basement can feel crisp at 60 degrees while humidity sneaks past 70% and turns prized gear into mold bait. We bring on Alex Hamilton from Aprilaire to demystify why HVAC systems are built to control temperature, not moisture, and how that gap leads to musty smells, surface mold, and ruined finishes in basements and crawl spaces. 20% OFF DIY Products Code:...

Send us Fan Mail ver wondered why “dormant mold” keeps coming back the moment the seasons change? We pull back the curtain on what dormant really means, why 50–55% humidity isn’t a cure by itself, and how a moldy subfloor turns into a hidden hazard when spray foam goes on too soon. 20% OFF DIY Products Code: "youtube" Use at https://supply.crawlspaceninja.com 10% OFF DIY Mold Testing: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling frustrated after spending thousands on basement waterproofing only to still find water seeping in? You're not alone. This crushing disappointment is the most common complaint we hear from homeowners who've been caught in the partial solution trap. The truth is shocking: many contractors install quick fixes like interior drains or waterproofing paint witho...

Send us Fan Mail Water will eventually find its way into your home—it's not a question of if, but when. This fundamental truth challenges the common homeowner refrain: "I've lived here for 25 years and never had water before!" As our experts explain, just because you haven't experienced a major flood doesn't mean water hasn't been infiltrating your foundation for...

Send us Fan Mail Neglect is the silent killer of home mechanical systems. Michael Church and Stephen Malpass dive deep into a shocking discovery at a beach house where a never-maintained dehumidifier had developed what professionals call "zooglea" - a foul-smelling bacterial growth that resembles "the jelly from a Costco chicken bag, but four times nastier." Order Bacazap enzym...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of misleading information about crawl space encapsulation costs? In this frank, no-nonsense episode, I cut through the confusion to reveal what you'll actually pay for quality crawl space work and why those $1,500-$4,000 estimates you see online are dangerously inaccurate. Drawing from years of industry experience, I break down the real factors that determine crawl spac...

Send us Fan Mail That fuzzy growth on your crawl space soil isn't just "dirt being dirt" – it's a potential health hazard silently affecting your home and family. Most homeowners don't realize that the perfect mold habitat exists right beneath their feet, with all five essential growth factors readily available. Clay soil in your crawl space acts like a nutrient-rich refri...

Send us Fan Mail Think “book lice” sounds like a punchline? The reality is stranger—and way more useful. We pull back the curtain on these nearly invisible insects to reveal what they really eat (mold), why they show up in pantries, basements, and even electronics, and how their presence is less a bug problem and more a building problem. Along the way, we explain what makes a species “cosmopolitan...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your floors are cold despite having insulation in your crawl space? The secret lies in understanding exactly where and how to insulate properly. Most builders miss critical spots, leaving your home vulnerable to energy loss, moisture problems, and pest infiltration. Crawl space insulation isn't just about stuffing fiberglass between floor joists. As Michael...