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
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 insulate your basement the RIGHT way for maximum energy efficiency and zero moisture problems.
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✅ Why building code minimum requirements will fa...
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 Histoplasmosis is and why it’s dangerous
• How spores live in soil, chicken coops, crawl spaces, attics, and bat droppings
• Why disturbing soil, cleaning coops, or re...
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 probably think is helping you).
After inspecting thousands of crawl spaces, basements, and homes, I've seen firsthand what's making families sick every...
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, ...
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Moisture in your crawl space triggers a dangerou...
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...
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 spac...
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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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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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 act...
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 buil...
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-smelling bacterial growth that resembles "the jelly from a Costco chicken bag, but four times nastier."
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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 online are dangerously inaccurate.
Drawing from years of industry experience, I break down the real factors that determine crawl space encapsulation pricing. We e...
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 all five essential growth factors readily available.
Clay soil in your crawl space acts like a nutrient-rich refrigerator for mold, storing org...
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 electronics, and how their presence is less a bug problem and more a building problem. Along the way, we explain what makes a species “cosmopolitan,” how book lice can clone themselves ...
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, moisture problems, and pest infiltration.
Crawl space insulation isn't just about stuffing fiberglass between floor joists. As Michael explains in this eye-opening ...
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 discovered mold still present in his crawl space after professional Concrobium treatment. The answer lies in understanding two critical distinctions in the world of...
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 DIY specialist who's been helping Crawl Space Ninja customers tackle their moisture control projects for three years. In this conversation, AJ breaks down everyt...
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.
Did you know the iconic Field of Dreams baseball field—site of MLB's most-watched game ever—relies on Hydraway drainage? When a deluge of three to four inches of rain fel...
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 crawlspace beneath a quiet condo into a fully-functioning miniature apartment, complete with string lights, a flat-screen TV, and even gaming equipment.
The culprit, 40-ye...
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