This section shows how to correct common home moisture problems in basements, attics, walls and crawl spaces.

• Home moisture problems
  The same practices that trap heat in the home can result in damaging levels of moisture


• Moisture problems
  Attic ventilation critical to correcting moisture problems


• Moisture problems
  Correcting problems with crawl spaces and other moisture sources


• Moisture problems
  Control condensation by caulking and weather-stripping windows


• Moisture problems
  Here's how to repair common causes of wet basements


• Curing those wet basement blues
  Old cellars leak ... but they don't have to be wet. Here's how to correct common problems.


• How to install a footing drain in a cellar
  As the saying goes, the devil is in the details.


• Brick Houses and Vapor Barriers
  Improper installation can cause moisture problems and mold


• Controlling Moisture in a Crawlspace
  The wettest crawlspaces -- and basements -- seem to be directly related to exterior drainage issues.


• Installing Exhaust Fans
  Bathrooms need mechanical ventilation to reduce the risk of moisture damage, but make sure ducts are vented to the outside.


• The Spring Cellar
  We'd like to use our farmhouse's root cellar but it's always flooded. Any ideas on how to keep the water out?

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