Vent

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

1. 
   How to Clean Soffit Vents

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   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.
2. 
   Roof Flashing: Replace Plumbing Vent Flashing

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   The metal or rubber flashing around plumbing vents can deteriorate or rust through over time, creating water leaks. Here's how to replace the flashing and stop the leaks.
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   How to Repair a Plumbing Vent in the Attic

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   There's a right way and a wrong way to install vents . This photo shows the wrong way; the article explains what probably happened and how to go about fixing it.
4. 
   How to Fix a Noisy Vent Hood Damper

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   A pair of spring-loaded dampers almost always stop the damper clanging in a kitchen range hood vent cap.
5. 
   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.
6. 
   How to Build a Cupola

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   Roof-top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. In the days before roof and ridge vents , a cupola was the most effective way to ventilate a stable, barn or even a house, and with new, rot-resistant materials they still work well.
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   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 ...
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   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.