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 ...

Did you know that your dryer is more likely to cause a fire in January than at any other time of the year? Here's how to keep ...

The Staggering Numbers You Need to Know Here's something that should make every homeowner pause before tossing in their next load of laundry. Around 13,820 home fires are caused by clothes dryers ...

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 ...

Hi. Yeah, lint is like kindling when it builds up your house can catch fire just like that. A lot of it comes from your dryer. That's why you always hear the advice to clean out that lint tray in your ...

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 ...

Lint is like kindling for a fire. Homes can light up in flames fast, all because of your clothes dryer. The National Fire Protection Association says 13,820 home fires are caused by dryers every year.