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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 property
• Why ultrasonic devices, mothballs, and DIY fixes don’t work
• How crawl spaces, vents, and ducts become entry points
• The difference between repellents and exclusion
• How crawl space encapsulation helps remove food, water, and shelter

Snakes follow food, moisture, and shelter—not smells or sounds. Until those issues are addressed, you’ll keep fighting a losing battle.

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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

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Moisture in your crawl space triggers a dangerous chain reaction—mold growth, wood rot, termites, structural damage, and unhealthy indoor air. In this video, Michael Church explains the crawl space cascade, how moisture feeds mold and pests, and how proper crawl space encapsulation, vapor barriers, dehumidifiers, and drainage stop the damage before it spreads. Learn how to protect your home and air quality.

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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 works to stop them.

Whether you own a home or invest in real estate, this video will help you avoid bad advice, wasted money, and serious structural damage. Termites are silent — but the damage isn’t. Get educated. Get protected.

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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 the steps that turn a damp, musty space into a clean, controlled foundation for your home.

First, we focus on indoor air quality and moisture control. Mold and dust mites thrive when humidity climbs, and the stack effect pulls crawl space air into living areas. We walk through how a sealed vapor barrier, proper air sealing, and a right-sized dehumidifier work together to hold relative humidity near 50 percent. We also dig into soil gases—radon, methane, and other vapors—and why a poorly installed liner can trap contaminants. You’ll hear how sub-membrane ventilation, sump pumps, and drainage upgrades prevent standing water and the odors it brings.

Next, we turn to structure. Wet wood invites mold, termites, and wood rot fungi, all of which weaken joists and subfloors over time. We outline practical steps to keep wood dry: fix exterior water routes, seal the ground and walls, insulate with the right materials, and maintain stable conditions year-round. This approach preserves load-bearing members, reduces bouncy floors and cupping hardwoods, and can prevent thousands in future repairs.

Finally, we tackle the real estate reality. Inspectors and appraisers scrutinize crawl spaces, and unresolved moisture or microbial issues can stall or kill a sale. While encapsulation doesn’t automatically raise appraised value, it removes red flags that lead to delays, concessions, and failed closings. We contrast cosmetic band-aids with durable solutions and share the documentation buyers and agents respect: moisture readings, photos, and service plans.

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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.

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We start with the classic contractor mistake: finishing or encapsulating a space without adding a dehumidifier. Alex explains how added ductwork without resizing the system reduces coil contact time and causes short cycling, which means the AC removes less moisture even if the upstairs feels perfect. Then we dive into a real-world case of a stunning, brand-new basement with humidity near 80%—leather pockets and felt on the pool table blooming with mold—because the basement sat below the thermostat setpoint and the AC rarely ran.

From there, we break down how dedicated dehumidifiers prioritize relative humidity and dew point, measuring inlet and outlet conditions to condense water efficiently and reheat the air so comfort rises without overcooling. We cover ducted installs from a mechanical room, RH targets for healthy homes, and why sealed basements and crawl spaces need active drying year-round. You’ll learn how reducing moisture can help the AC run less, why the stack effect moves damp air through the whole house, and the simple metrics to watch so you never get blindsided by hidden humidity again.

If you care about indoor air quality, building durability, and true comfort, this conversation gives you the clear path: seal smart, dry proactively, and stop asking your AC to do a job it wasn’t designed to do. Subscribe, share this episode with a homeowner or contractor who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest humidity headache—we may tackle it next.

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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.

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AJ joins me to tackle a real homeowner question from a 1927 house with a tight crawl space and visible mold. We break down the fruiting-body concept so you understand what you’re seeing versus what’s inside the wood, then dig into wood moisture content, leak pathways, and the blind spots created by covering the subfloor. You’ll hear why foam is great for targeted air sealing at penetrations and rim joists, but risky when used to blanket a subfloor that hasn’t been remediated and dried. We share simple checks for toilet flange leaks, ice-maker lines, laundry connections, and bath drains—plus why you should listen for drip sounds on plastic ground covers as an early warning.

From there we lay out the correct order of operations: remove visible growth, eliminate the moisture source, apply a root-killing treatment, verify dryness with a moisture meter, then insulate smart. Instead of burying problems, focus on sealing big gaps, insulating crawl space walls to reduce the stack effect, and keeping the subfloor visible for inspection. We talk practical targets for wood moisture, sizing dehumidification, and how to balance energy savings with long-term durability in older homes.

If you’ve ever been told to “just keep humidity under 55 and spray foam it,” this conversation will save you money and headaches. Hit play to get a clear plan for mold remediation, moisture control, and crawl space insulation that protects your home for the long haul. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a neighbor, and leave a quick review—what’s your biggest crawl space question right now?

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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 without addressing where water actually comes from. They're treating symptoms while ignoring causes like poor exterior grading, failing downspouts, and hydrostatic pressure beneath your foundation. Basement waterproofing isn't a single solution but an integrated system - when one component is missing, water still finds its way in.

Take our Knoxville customer who suffered flooding every spring despite having interior perimeter drains installed. Their previous contractor had installed a system that literally tried to defy physics by moving water uphill! Parts weren't even connected to the sump pump. We solved their persistent leak problem with a comprehensive approach: rerouting downspouts, upgrading the sump pump with battery backup, sealing wall cracks, installing vapor barriers, addressing mold, and adding proper dehumidification. Four years later? Not a single leak.

The consequences of partial waterproofing extend beyond inconvenience. With 50% of your home's air coming from below, moisture issues affect your family's health through mold and allergens. Structural damage compounds over time, eventually requiring costly repairs that insurance won't cover. The average water damage restoration project costs $3,000-$7,000 - money better spent on proper waterproofing from the start.

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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 decades.

When homes are built, contractors disrupt virgin soil to create foundations, then backfill around them. This backfilled soil never fully compacts to its original density, creating what professionals call a "bowl effect"—a perfect pathway for water to travel toward your foundation. During normal rainfall, water may enter minimally without causing noticeable flooding, often trapped within block walls or appearing as white efflorescence deposits. But during extreme weather events like the recent Kentucky floods that dropped 14 inches of rain, that water has nowhere to go except into your home.

The discussion reveals why traditional waterproofing approaches often fail. Exterior waterproofing only protects from the downspout pipe up—not below the footer where water can still enter. Most exterior drainage systems installed decades ago use outdated materials like terracotta pipes that become clogged over time. Simply installing a sump pump without comprehensive drainage is compared to cooling a 1,500-square-foot home with a single window air conditioner—it can't possibly address the entire space.

Our experts detail how proper waterproofing addresses all water entry points: wall penetrations, cove joints where walls meet footers, and the hydrostatic pressure beneath concrete floors. The most effective systems include drainage pathways positioned beside (not atop) the footer, with channels connecting all problem areas to properly sized sump pumps with battery backups. This approach creates necessary pressure release points while controlling humidity levels to prevent mold growth, which requires only 24-48 hours of elevated moisture to establish.

Ready to protect your home from inevitable water intrusion? Contact our team for a comprehensive assessment before water damage compromises your foundation, indoor air quality, and structural integrity.

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