Crawl Space Ninja Show
Welcome to the Crawl Space Ninja Show with Michael Church, where we break down the real fixes that make your home healthier. Each episode covers practical, proven ways to improve indoor air quality by addressing the attic, basement, and crawl space — the hidden areas that control how your whole home feels and functions.
Episodes
57 episodes
Stop Using Your AC To Dry The Basement or Crawl Space
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 moi...
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Season 2025
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Episode 33
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9:19
Dormant Mold, Real Risks, Smart Fixes
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 f...
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Season 2025
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Episode 32
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9:50
Wet Basement Déjà Vu? Your Waterproofer Missed Something
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 par...
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Season 2025
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Episode 31
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7:56
Waterproofing Your Home: Why "It Never Happened Before" Isn't Good Enough
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 becau...
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Season 2025
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Episode 30
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39:59
Maintenance Matters: Protecting Your Home's Mechanical Systems
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-smel...
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Season 2025
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Episode 29
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14:52
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Why Crawl Space Encapsulation Actually Costs $15,000, Not $1,500
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...
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Season 2025
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Episode 28
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9:16
The Hidden Dangers of Mold Growing on Your Crawl Space Soil
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 ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 27
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9:19
The Hidden World of Book Lice: Why They Thrive, What They Signal, and How to Stop Them
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 electron...
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Season 2025
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Episode 26
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8:59
Six Insulation Spots for Vented Crawl Spaces
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, m...
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Season 2025
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Episode 25
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14:11
Why Your Mold Treatment Might Not Be Working
Struggling with persistent mold despite treatment? You're not alone. Today's episode tackles a common frustration homeowners face when mold remediation efforts fall short of expectations.We dive into a question from Rod in Maryland, who...
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Season 2025
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Episode 24
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5:51
DIY Dehumidifier Solutions: Introducing Aprilaire's Wi-Fi Controller
Tired of worrying about humidity levels in your crawl space while you're away from home? The technology landscape for home moisture control is evolving rapidly, and we're excited to share a game-changing solution with you.Meet AJ, our D...
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Season 2025
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Episode 23
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5:09
Soggy Yard? Meet the Drainage Solution MLB Can't Live Without
Ever wonder why some yards bounce back from heavy rain while others stay muddy for days? The secret lies in drainage technology, and as our conversation with Joe Zellerman of Hydraway reveals, not all drainage systems are created equal....
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Season 2025
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Episode 22
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5:42
Underneath Your Floorboards: A Real-Life Horror Story
What sounds like fiction torn from a horror screenplay unfolded as disturbing reality in Clackamas County, Oregon. Deputies responded to a neighbor's late-night call and discovered something truly unsettling – a man had transformed the crawlspa...
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Season 2025
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Episode 21
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10:20
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Two Game-Changing Basin Installation Techniques Your Waterproofing Contractor Isn't Using
Ever wondered why some homeowners struggle with basement flooding despite having sump pumps installed? The secret often lies not in the equipment itself, but in the installation techniques.In this eye-opening discussion, Michael Church,...
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Season 2025
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Episode 20
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3:16
Crawl Space Humidity Myths Debunked
Moisture problems lurking beneath your home? Crawl Space Ninja Michael Church cuts through the confusion with this eye-opening compilation on crawl space humidity myths that could be damaging your home's foundation.Have you been told th...
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Season 2025
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Episode 19
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3:23
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What Your Mold Remediation Contractor Isn't Telling You
What your mold remediation contractor isn't telling you could be costing you thousands in unnecessary repairs. Drawing from years of experience in crawl space restoration, Michael Church exposes four dangerous myths about mold treatment that co...
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Season 2025
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Episode 18
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5:59
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The 5 Critical Steps to Mastering Crawl Space Humidity
The hidden world beneath your home could be quietly undermining your family's health and your house's structural integrity. Crawl space humidity isn't just an "out of sight, out of mind" problem—it's directly connected to issues like mold growt...
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Season 2025
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Episode 17
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12:42
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DIY Crawl Space Guide: Mold Remediation Week 9
Lurking beneath your home, crawl space mold poses a silent threat to your property's structural integrity and your family's health. But with so much conflicting advice online, how do you tackle this problem effectively?In Week 9 of our ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 16
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6:27
DIY Crawl Space Guide: Vapor Barrier Removal Week 8
Timing is everything when it comes to successful crawl space encapsulation, especially when tackling old vapor barriers and hidden debris. This deep dive into Week Eight of our Crawl Space Repair Challenge reveals why patience pays off and rush...
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Season 2025
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Episode 15
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7:21
DIY Crawl Space Guide: Rim Joist Insulation Week 7
The humble rim joist—that critical transition zone where your home's foundation meets its framing—might be the most overlooked vulnerability in your entire building envelope. Michael Church dives deep into this crucial component in week seven o...
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Season 2025
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Episode 14
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11:24
Clean Air Revolution: Revealing Indoor Pollution Secrets and Ways to Improve It
Breathing clean air shouldn't be a luxury, yet most of us unknowingly fill our lungs with harmful particles, pathogens, and chemicals every day inside our own homes. In this eye-opening conversation, Michael Church welcomes Robia Turner, an ind...
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Season 2025
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Episode 13
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29:58
DIY Crawl Space Guide: Air Sealing Subfloor: Week 6
Your crawl space might be the most overlooked yet critically important area of your home. In this sixth installment of the Crawl Space Repair Challenge, Michael Church tackles the crucial topic of air sealing—a process that dramatically improve...
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Season 2025
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Episode 12
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5:46
DIY Crawl Space Guide: Sump Pumps and Basins Week 5
Water infiltration in your crawl space isn't just annoying – it's a serious threat to your home's foundation, air quality, and structural integrity. In this comprehensive guide to crawl space sump pumps and basins, Michael Church of Crawl Space...
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Season 2025
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Episode 11
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8:26
DIY Crawl Space Guide: Flood Water Management Week 4
Crawl space water issues often seem like an unsolvable mystery, but the solution starts with understanding a crucial distinction: water management versus waterproofing. These approaches tackle the same problem from fundamentally different angle...
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Season 2025
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Episode 10
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10:57
DIY Crawl Space Guide: Mastering Moisture Control Week 3
Ready to tackle the critical but often overlooked step in crawl space renovation? In week three of our Crawl Space Repair Challenge, we're diving deep into the proper installation of dehumidifiers and condensate pumps—essential components for c...
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Season 2025
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Episode 9
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14:27
