Duct

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

1. 
   Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster

   Project

   Clothes won't dry as fast if the exhaust duct is long or has lots of turns, but you can boost dryer performance considerably with a duct booster fan.
2. 
   Use an In-Line Fan to Vent Two Bathrooms

   Project

   Venting two bathroom exhaust fans through one roof duct won’t work, sorry to say. But you can install one fan in your attic for both bathrooms, and make your bathroom quieter, too.
3. 
   Save Money by Insulating Crawl Space Ducts

   Project

   Leaky, uninsulated ducts in crawlspaces and attics waste huge amounts of energy and money. Use duct wrap insulation for a quick fix with a big, immediate payoff.
4. 
   Round Ductwork Installation Tips

   Project

   Round metal ductwork is versatile, long-lasting and easy to work with. Learn the best methods for cutting and installing it from a master tin bender.
5. 
   Home Repair: How to Flatten Basement Air Ducts to Gain Space

   Project

   Install wider, flatter heating and cooling ducts (you can have them custom made) to increase headroom in your basement, especially when finishing the ceiling.
6. 
   Plug Leaky Ducts

   Project

   Sealing leaky joints in heating, ventilating and air conditioning ducts is a simple, cheap DIY project that can reduce your energy costs by hundreds of dollars a years.
7. 
   Home Care Myths Busted!

   Project

   Learn the truth about such common problems as mold, mice, ducts , stucco cracks, electrical connections, galvanic corrosion, setback thermostats and lawn watering. You may be surprised by what our experts say about common myths and misconceptions.
8. 
   How Joists Work

   Project

   Learn how to maintain floor strength when you have to cut or drill joists for ducts , pipes, cables or other modifications. Following the rules will keep your floors flat, strong and safe.