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Vent covers, dryer vents, soffits, gutters — what fails, what it costs in Ottawa, and when you can fix it yourself.

Residential laundry room with a dryer set up for proper vent installation

July 30, 2026 Hakeem Khan Dryer Vents

Dryer vent installation, step by step: the guide for Ottawa homes

Duct choice, the 35-foot rule and the elbow tax, sealing joints properly, mounting the termination, and the winter details the big-brand guides skip. About an 8-minute read.

Two old exterior vent covers on a wood panel above a window on a brick wall

July 29, 2026 Hakeem Khan Vent Covers

Outdoor dryer vent covers: the installation and replacement guide for Ottawa homes

Intake vs. exhaust vents explained, six signs a cover needs replacing, every cover type compared, real pricing, and why metal covers freeze shut in our winters. About a 10-minute read.

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