Its 12:45 am and a family of four is fast asleep and the wood stove is stoked to keep the home toasty and warm until morning on this cold January night. 12:50 am the smoke detectors mounted in the upstairs hallway, every bedroom and every other living space come alive in warning. The father wakes from a dead sleep realizing something is wrong and alerts his wife. The father and mother gather the children and exit the home now hazy with smoke. The father calls 911 from his cel

Dryer fires can be a devestating event causing thousands of dollars in damage. It is amazing how something we rely on every day can turn into such a destructive force. Most dryer fires are completely avoidable with the proper vent design and regular maintenance. When you visit the big box store for dryer vent parts you can find a bunch of different options and for the most part the vent material options in this section are terrible. The best vent option you have is 4inch roun