DIY home guide: Spring
How to protect the value of your property, cut energy costs, avoid costly repairs, and spiff up your surroundings this spring.
Lose the lint
Cost: Free
Built-up lint and other debris can decrease your dryer's efficiency and even cause a fire, says Tamny.
So in addition to wiping out the lint filter every time you throw a load into the dryer, remove built-up lint from the flap on the outdoor vent at least once a year.
NEXT: Make timely cuts
Last updated January 28 2011: 4:30 PM ET
