Locate the Problem: 1  Remove the dryer vent and vacuum out any debris or lint that may have become trapped. 2  Check the area where the vent attaches to the dryer as well as the vent that connects to the outdoors. 3  Lint that becomes trapped in these vents can stay damp and hold the musty smell.
1 A reasonable estimate for house building lumber costs is somewhere around $15 to $30 per square foot. 2  For an average sized home, this works out to approximately $35 to $55,000 (this price also includes the price of nails, etc.). The labor costs to frame a home typically run $5 to $10 per square foot. 2  This can fluctuate a bit depending on local labor costs and seasonal rates. 3  It should work out to an average total of $15,000 to $30,000 to frame a building.
1 Estimates of the average cost for labor and materials to have a log home built (either custom or from a kit) range from $90-$150 a square foot, depending on location, quality of materials and the complexity of the project, plus $35-$55 a square foot for basement or garage spaces. Costs for a permit range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. 2  It's possible to build a log home without prior building experience, but training is required. 3  Several companies offer classes, and costs can range from $800-$4,500 or more.