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  1. How to Clean Soffit Vents

    Blow out debris from your soffit (eave) vents to maintain good attic ventilation. It’ll save on air conditioning costs in summer and protect your roof from condensation in winter.

Related Topics:

  1. Vent
  2. Shingles
  3. Air Conditioning
  4. Foundation
  5. Flashing
  6. Fans

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

  1. How to Build a Soffit Box with Recessed Lighting

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    Add drama and beauty with this easy-to-build soffit system and well-placed lighting. This is the ultimate improvement for ordinary ceilings.

  2. How to Install Aluminum Soffits That are Maintenance-Free

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    Wrap the soffits and fascias on your home with prefinished aluminum and you'll never have to scrape, prime or paint those roof edges again. New aluminum soffits (the underside of eaves) and fascias (the vertical trim at the roof edge) won’t peel or rot, so they'll last for decades with no maintenance.

  3. Aluminum Siding: Stop the Noise

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    Loose-fitting aluminum soffits can develop annoying rattles when the wind blows in the right direction, but the problem is easily solved with a few lengths of screen spline.

  4. How to Improve Attic Ventilation

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    Adequate roof ventilation reduces cooling bills, extends shingle life, and prevents roof rot and ice dams in winter. Both roof and soffit vents are easy to install in just a few hours. They'll protect your house from expensive future repairs. This article will help you determine if your attic is properly ventilated and show you how to install more vents if you need them.

  5. Improve Attic Ventilation: Introduction

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    Roof and soffit vents reduce cooling costs in summer, prevents ice dams in the winter, extend the life of your shingles and prevent mildew and rot by reducing moisture buildup. Learn how to install them in this article.

Other Articles for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Window Mounted Solar Hot Air Furnace (Aluminum Soffit Based)

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    FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - featured

    Good evening welcome to my entry for the "Off the Grid Contest". I present to you a product aimed at lowering your winter heating bill and carbon footprint by generating heat for free using the power of the sun! Projects that involve warming air for space heating using the sun are plentiful. ...

  2. Termite Infestation - Bob Vila's Blogs

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    FromBobVila.com

    Warmer temperatures bring out unwanted pests, namely termites. Often, termite infestation shows up in the weeks following winter, when those destructive chewers begin swarming and forming new colonies.

  3. Ode to Architectural Cornices - Bob's Blogs

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    FromBobVila.com

    Architectural details fascinate me. Looking up at various historical buildings in and around the Hudson Valley, I alw...

  4. House Pests - Bob Vila Radio - Bob Vila's Blogs

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    FromBobVila.com

    Examine your home’s exterior for small spaces where house pests could creep in. A raccoon can get through a hole just four inches wide! Use binoculars to inspect the roof and upper floors.

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Other Videos for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Types of Soffit Vents

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses soffit vents and how they work in tandem with ridge vents to provide a total attic ventilation system.

  2. The Importance of Roof Ventilation

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Prevent dry rot by increasing the air flow with soffit and ridge vents.

  3. Types of Attic Ventilation Systems

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses attic ventilation systems including the use of ridge vents and soffit vents.

  4. Types of Ridge Vents

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses ridge vents and how they work in tandem with soffit vents to provide a total attic ventilation system.

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Blog Posts

  1. 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! ]]

  2. Ryobi ProTip Paint Sprayer Tool

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    FromAsk the Builder

    I tested the Ryobi ProTip Paint Sprayer on soffit boards prior to installation. I followed the limited instructions that came with the sprayer, loaded the paint and began spray painting. But not for long!

  3. Decisions, Decisions: Barn Color Edition

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    FromDIY Diva

    For those of us who build things but don’t necessarily make them look pretty, there’s a certain, um,  tightness of chest that comes when it’s time to put down the...

  4. August 28, 2012 AsktheBuilder Newsletter & Tips

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    FromAsk the Builder

    In this issue, works continues of the shed project, shingles installed as well as windows, paid tool reviews, paint sprayer tool review, turning a door around to open out doesn't always work, a tool review of a roofing nailer and big news at Stain Solver.

  5. The Paint Brush Cover Video

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    FromAsk the Builder

    Tim Carter demonstrates a new tool accessory that keeps paint wet on paint brushes that are not being used.

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