Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

Q: I need your advice. My clothes dryer stopped getting my clothes dry. The problem was traced to the vent line being squished behind the dryer. I was also told the flexible plastic pipe was inferior.

DETACHABLE BIRD GUARD:The bird guard vent cover with the sturdy Detachable steel Screen eliminates airflow obstructions like birds and rodents.When you clean the dryer vent hose,you can very easily ...

Q. I had a problem with the exhaust for my gas dryer and found that the builder had laid 4-inch flexible ducting from an interior wall up through the attic and across to an exterior wall. From there ...

Routine maintenance can boost efficiency—and help protect your home. There is something comforting about the quiet rhythm of laundry day. Maybe it's the steady hum of the dryer, the warmth of freshly ...

Q. This week: I had my kitchen remodeled recently and purchased a new downdraft range, vented to the exterior. This winter I feel a cold draft when the stove is not in use. There is cold air coming ...