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  1. Is Duct Cleaning Necessary?

    Don't assume that you need heating and cooling ducts cleaned unless you actually have excessive dust and debris or mold in them. Unless you have a problem, cleaning the ducts sis not likely to improve air quality.

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

  1. Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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!

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    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

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    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.

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Other Articles for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Go Ductless with a Mini-Split Heat Pump

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    FromBobVila.com

    Before we built a new home, I’d never heard of mini splits. What could they be, some kind of tiny frozen dessert or s...

  2. Heating Systems 101

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    FromBobVila.com

    From traditional oil-fired boilers to newfangled hybrid heat pumps, an almost dizzying number of options in heating systems is available to today's homeowner.

  3. Wooden sheath for cook's knife

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    FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - woodworking - featured

    I have a knife block full of medium grade stainless steel knives for general use, but I also have a high quality forged cook's knife I keep separate.  The duct taped cardboard it came in was okay for a while, but I wanted to make a proper sheath for it.  I decided to make a wooden sheath, sort of a ...

  4. How to Choose an Exhaust Fan - Bob Vila's Blogs

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    FromBobVila.com

    Not sure how to choose an exhaust fan for your bathroom? Once you ascertain the proper air rating, there are several other factors to consider, including noise level.

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Other Videos for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. How to Sealing Duct Work Leaks

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Learn how to sealing duct work leaks in this easy to follow, step by step instructional video.

  2. How to Control Temperature using Dampers in Duct Work

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Learn how to control temperature using dampers in duct work in this easy to follow, step by step instructional video.

  3. Seal the Envelope: Conserve Energy by Insulating Your Home

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Our GreenBuilding Edition series kicks off with plenty of good reasons to keep heated or cooled air from escaping outdoors...and your energy dollars from escaping from your wallet. A typical home can leak 40 percent of its internal air, but careful inspection and a good caulk gun can save homeowners some serious money.

  4. How to Get the Most Out Of Central Air-Conditioning

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Lower your A/C bills by making sure your system is operating at peak efficiency.

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Blog Posts

  1. New Drywall and Ductwork Blades for Your SAWZALL

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    FromCharles and Hudson

    Milwaukee Tool just introduced two new job specific blades for the SAWZALL. The Ductwork SAWZALL blade and the Drywall SAWZALL blade. Each blade has been designed and tested to to eliminate specific user frustrations when working with those types of materials and applications. The Drywall Access ...

  2. How to Build A Soffit Around Ductwork

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

    Building Soffits To Hide HVAC And Other Ceiling Obstructions: Learning how to build a soffit around ductwork is not a difficult process and there are many ways to do it. Some ways are better than... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  3. How To Protect Vents From Remodeling Dust

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

    Keeping Constructions Dust Out Of Heating and Cooling Vents Construction or remodeling dust can be an issue on the jobsite and can wreak havok on HVAC duct system and furnace.  This article will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  4. Beat the Heat and Cut Cooling Costs

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    FromDIY Advice Blog

    Ten years ago, I installed central air conditioning in my old house, but the south bedrooms were still too steamy. I thought about reworking the duct system to pump in more cold air, but tried something simpler first: I built these simple shutters to...( read more )

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