Maggie Evans 
Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to do with space under your floor or roof. Its size doesn’t lend itself to having an abundance of uses, but at the same time, it can feel like a shame to let it go to waste. On top of that, it can be quite off-putting depending on the condition it’s in, and it may feel like it’s not suitable to use for anything at all. In spite of this, with a few simple fixes, it can swiftly become an invaluable addition to the home.
Making Sure Your Crawl Space is Useable
First things first, in order to be able to do anything with your crawl space, you’re going to want to make sure that space itself is clean and secure. Crawl spaces can fall into disrepair, with a common and serious issue being the accumulation of moisture that can have a negative effect on the health of everyone in the house. In this case, your crawl space may need waterproofing. This task should be completed by experts who know how to properly handle this and stay safe while doing so. Helitech provides many repair services, including crawl space waterproofing. They also detail the signs of crawl space disrepair and fixes that can be made.
In addition to waterproofing, there might be structural damage that needs addressing. It’s similarly best to look for the symptoms of such damage and then contact professionals where necessary. With it being safe from water and structural damage, you can focus on utilizing the now available space.
Play with the Temperature
This can go one of two obvious ways, heating it up or keeping it cool. A heated crawl space can provide comfort to the floors above and make tile floors more comfortable to walk on, which could prove an incredibly welcome addition in the colder months. The temperature in your house may be a delicate balance to maintain, however, so it can be tricky to know how far to take this.
The benefits of a cold crawl space are a little less obvious. Having a heated crawl space can lead to moisture problems, among other things, so it may be beneficial to increase the quality of the ventilation in your crawl space and therefore lower the temperature. This will benefit the crawl space and will help keep your house cool but might not be most advisable in the winter.
Turn it into a Storage Area
This one is a given. With all the work completed above, you now have a convenient, ready-made storage area that handily allows you to avoid cluttering the house. Though the crawl space may have been made more habitable, there are still considerations to be made before storing things down there. The method of storing your items is essential, for example, and considering whether or not the crawl space needs ventilating due to possible mold is also important.
However, once all is done and dusted, you’ll have an easy-to-access storage room where you can neatly organize your excess goods. This not only makes use of the crawl space but also frees up space in the rest of your house for whatever use you see fit.
