Avoid these 5 crawl space encapsulation mistakes

You're probably looking into home projects and realized that ignoring those 5 crawl space encapsulation mistakes could save you a massive headache and even more money down the road. It's one of those jobs that sounds straightforward on paper—just lay down some plastic and call it a day, right? But honestly, it's a bit more nuanced than that. If you've ever smelled that musty, "old basement" scent wafting up through your floorboards, you know exactly why people bother with encapsulation in the first place. You want a dry, clean, and efficient home, not a hidden swamp under your living room. ...

May 4, 2026 · 7 min · Halleh Sherine