ALBUQUERQE, N.M. — It’s important to clean the vents outside of your dryer and the lint trap inside of it but also beneath the trap. This week’s DIY Friday with Danielle shows us why.

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Brush inside of a very dirty dryer vent overflowing with lint - Jodijacobson/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may remember to clean your lint trap, but what ...

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When it comes to home maintenance, one task that’s often overlooked — but critically important — is dryer vent cleaning. Many homeowners may not realize that keeping the dryer vent clean is not just ...

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 ...

CHICAGO -- Clothes dryers are second only to stoves when it comes to causing house fires, and are responsible for hundreds of them every year in Illinois alone, but experts say these fires are ...

After tackling multiple loads of laundry, cleaning the washing machine and dryer is likely the last chore you want to take on. However, keeping these appliances in mint condition is the secret to ...

It was a blessing in disguise. A few years ago, an electrician friend was called to a home because the monthly utility bill had gone through the roof without explanation. After performing typical ...

The first step in any home improvement project is determining which parts and tools you’ll need. When building your dream laundry room, a key task is installing a dryer vent. There are two ...

Consider this a spring cleaning wake-up call: Blowing off dryer maintenance can cost you time, money, clothes, and even your house if you’re not vigilant. A neglected dryer poses a serious fire hazard ...