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How to Reduce Mold and Moisture Under Your Home

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October 6, 2023

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The crawlspace under your home can be a breeding ground for mold. Taking the following steps can keep it from happening:

Make sure the crawlspace has plenty of ventilation.
Fill in any low spots in the crawlspace with sand.
Cover the ground under the entire crawlspace with a layer of 6 mil or thicker plastic.
Put a layer of sand on top of the plastic to hold the plastic in place and absorb any excess moisture.

Watch the video above to find out more.

Further Information

How to Solve Moisture Problems Under Your Home (article)
How to Keep Water from Damaging Your Foundation (video)
How to Prevent and Remove Mold (article)

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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