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 ...

Lint and dust get clogged in the dryer vent, creating a fire hazard. A dryer vent cleaner is an affordable tool that can efficiently clean up this debris.

If you've noticed that your clothes are taking longer to dry than usual, that there's a strong musty or burning smell around your laundry area, or your dryer is burning hot to the touch, it might be ...