If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no ...

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 ...

The home experts at Good Housekeeping share why it's so important to service your dryer at least once a year and clear out ...

Summer's a great time to knock out the chores you've been putting off, and cleaning your dryer vent should be near the top of the list. It might not seem as urgent as wiping down shelves or clearing ...

With every load of laundry you do, your dryer vent takes on just a little more lint — even if you clean out the lint trap religiously. And that slow, gradual accumulation of lint can lead to a myriad ...

You just moved into your new home, and it is time to wash clothes. The first load of laundry is complete, and you throw it into the dryer. You connected the dryer exhaust outlet to a pipe that was ...

Many homeowners are finding unwelcome critters living in and around their dryer vents at this time of year. The Home Depot's Joe Autry explains the supplies it takes to get rid of those small animals ...

Tired of pulling out damp clothes from the dryer? You may need to learn how to clean a dryer vent. Much like washing machine upkeep, this laundry room maintenance chore should be part of your regular ...