Dryer vent cleaning isn’t as glamorous as other household chores. Everything behind the dryer, including ducts and the vent itself, is completely out of sight. You won’t get a high five, a pat on the back or butt for your efforts. However, the time you invest just may save your record collection from a fiery death. The same goes for you and your loved ones. Each year, clogged and unclean dryer vents cause thousands of fires in the United States. “Nah,” you think. “It’s too big of a hassle.” Not true. I learned how to clean a dryer vent in minutes, and I’m no Bob Villa. Even if I were Bob Villa’s nemesis, Tim Taylor, and I suffered a massive stroke after a botched episode on roofing, I’d still have the ability to clean a dryer vent. Read my latest article to learn how it’s done.