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
73 episodes
Why Your Bonus Room Is Always Hot
Is your bonus room always hot in the summer and freezing in the winter? Most homeowners are told to add more insulation, replace the windows, or install a bigger HVAC system. Unfortunately, those expensive fixes often miss the real problem....
That New Attic Insulation? It's Probably Installed Wrong
You can drop thousands on blown-in attic insulation and still live with drafts, a scorching second floor, and energy bills that refuse to budge. The uncomfortable truth is that insulation is not an air barrier. If air can move through your atti...
Knee Wall Insulation: Why Finished Attic Rooms Are So Hot!
Is your finished attic, bonus room, or room over the garage always hotter than the rest of the house in summer and colder in winter? Most homeowners assume they need a bigger HVAC system, but the real problem may be hiding behind a knee wall in...
Attic Ventilation Explained: Soffit Vents, Ridge Vents, and Why Your Attic Still Gets Hot
Is your attic hot even though you have ridge vents, soffit vents, or even a powered attic fan? You're not alone. Many homeowners spend thousands on attic ventilation upgrades and still end up with high energy bills, uncomfortable rooms, and ove...
Radiant Barrier, Will It Fix a Hot Upstairs Room?
Radiant barrier can help with a hot upstairs room — but only if the right things are already in place underneath it. In this video, I break down exactly what radiant barrier does, what it does not fix, and why installing it before air sealing, ...
Why Your Upstairs Is Hot Even With Good AC
Is your upstairs always hot even when your AC is running? You're not imagining it — and your AC probably isn't broken. In this video, Crawl Space Ninja founder Michael Church explains the five real reasons your second floor stays hot all summer...
The Biggest Crawl Space Lie Homeowners Still Believe
Crawl space vents don't dry out your crawl space — they make it worse. In this video, Crawl Space Ninja founder Michael Church explains why open crawl space vents cause mold, wood rot, and poor indoor air quality in your home. Learn the buildin...
Never Use 6 Mil Vapor Barrier in Crawl Space (Here's Why It Fails)
If a contractor tells you 6 mil plastic is good enough for your crawl space vapor barrier, they're either lying or don't know what they're talking about. In this video, I'll show you exactly why 6 mil vapor barriers fail, what it's costing you,...
Soft Floors and High Humidity? Your Crawl Space Has a Serious Problem
Most people never look in their crawl space, but that hidden space can quietly change the air your family breathes every day. We walk through three practical warning signs you can check from inside the house right now: a musty odor that shows u...
I've Seen $15K in Mold Damage From "Code-Compliant" Basement Insulation (Do This Instead)
Basement insulation mistakes are costing homeowners thousands - even when they pass building code inspections. In this video, I reveal the biggest basement insulation problems I see after 20+ years in the field, and show you exactly how to insu...
Danger! Backyard Chicken Coop Deadly Fungus Threat (Histoplasmosis)
There is a confirmed Histoplasmosis outbreak in Tennessee, and many homeowners, chicken keepers, and DIYers don’t realize how easily this airborne fungal disease can be stirred up around their homes.In this video, I explain:• What H...
Your House Is Poisoning You This Winter (Stop Doing These 3 Things)
Your home's indoor air is 2-5X MORE polluted than outdoor air - and it gets even worse in winter. In this video, I'm exposing the 3 biggest mistakes homeowners make that are actually DESTROYING their indoor air quality (and one of them, you pro...
Why Snakes Keep Coming Back to Your House (Most Repellents Fail)
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 w...
Mold, Rot & Pests — The Hidden Crawl Space Cascade
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/aWVwRj6McwkReady to work with us 1 on 1 and fix your crawl spac...
The Truth About Termites: Lies, Myths & Bad Advice — EXPOSED
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 D...
From Mold To Market Value: The Real Reasons People Fix Crawl Spaces
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 structu...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
