It took me just over a year, but the family room is finally finished (including the train). I completed the shaker-style cabinet doors on either side of the fireplace and replaced the old carpet with new carpet tile. Now I can relax and enjoy our new room.
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Family Room Remodel
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- 2015-03-15 15:05:20 - : Thanks for the tip. I have a vent under my bed, and have never thought of doing anything about it.
- 2015-07-28 21:16:49 - : Would you be able to make a 90 degree turn? The vent is at the head of my bed - much longer than 36 inches. Plus, I want to direct the air into the middle of the room instead of out the door where the foot of my bed is- small room. Thanks.
- 2015-04-26 10:20:07 - : I Knew that had to be a cheaper way...thank you.
- 2015-08-16 19:21:11 - : You might try using plastic paint tray liners as well. The shallow end over the vent. Cut out the end of the deeper end.
- 2015-08-17 09:39:04 - : For a short run, that's a good idea too.
- 2015-08-17 09:42:14 - : Thank you so much!
- 2015-07-06 09:08:05 - : AWESOME JOB! Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely be doing this : )
- 2015-07-29 05:49:48 - : I suppose if you got creative with how you cut them and taped them together, you could probably turn a corner. But I haven't tried that myself.
- 2015-12-27 11:05:46 - : Thank you so much! I was just about to purchase 4!! of these on Amazon but decided to read the reviews first. Because of your review (and instructions) I saved a lot of money and actually found the trays on sale at my local hardware store! I did 4 vents for about $6!! Thank you!!!!
- 2016-01-29 11:26:30 - : I love the idea - especially the saving money part, but that plastic seems VERY thin. Are you sure it doesn't melt/warp?
- 2016-01-29 14:59:44 - : Maybe your furnace is a lot hotter than mine, but that has not been a problem at all.
- 2016-01-04 00:54:37 - : Plastic vent chutes that go in attics to allow venting past the insulation will work too. @~$2 each. Just seal one end by cutting along the edges, folding the flaps in, and taping.
- 2016-02-17 13:39:21 - : My 13 x 7 centrally located wall vent directs hot air onto the back of an antique buffet and upwards onto a large wooden hanging mirror. Damage to wood joints is happening, even with humidity control. Thanks for vent the tips. It'll take some tricky routing (sideways)to protect my furniture, but now I think it's possible!
- 2016-06-19 20:05:59 - : Google long shallow plastic trays and lots of options come up, like this: http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/1020-trays Thanks for the great idea :)
- 2016-12-21 10:29:01 - : The only potential issue I see is that the plastic is pretty flimsy and if the volume of air moving into the return vent is sufficiently high it might cause the plastic to collapse and restrict the flow of air. For something like that, you might need a sturdier material like wood or metal.
- 2016-12-20 22:17:51 - : Does anyone know whether it would be okay to use a setup like this over a cold-air return? We have a very large (I think it's something like 13x13) cold-air return vent in the living room, that cuts off a few feet of our wall/floor space. I always wished there was a way to get that floor space back, but I don't know what kind of airflow needs to go to that register to maintain the heater properly. When I saw these extenders on Amazon I wondered if it would be a viable option.
- 2017-04-25 14:03:01 - : That is a great idea! I have a baker's rack in my kitchen that I can't get a lot of use from because of that reason. It's not that deep so this may be my solution. Thanks!
- 2017-11-28 08:49:46 - : Found this on the web. Works a treat! We have a wall mounted vent behind a brand new leather sofa and this protects it from direct heat. Thanks!
- 2018-02-24 15:13:12 - : Genius! Thank you!
- 2018-04-16 16:10:53 - : Thank you, The ones they sell on Amazon and Walter drake are 10.5 x 20" but my couch is 33" deep so it was still just heating the bottom of the couch. This way i made it just the right length.
- 2018-06-09 16:20:59 - : I bought the Amazon one for $14. I didn’t realize my vent is 16” wide. So there’s 4” still blowing under my couch. I was also shocked at how thin and cheap the plastic is. They spent more on the cardboard packaging then the product itself. I’m returning it to Amazon and making my own. Thanks for the post on Amazon review and these instructions.
- 2018-06-13 10:09:24 - : I am so excited to try this! I thought the extender should be taller, as it is going under a bed, and longer too. This way I can make it as long as I need for much much cheaper! Thank you!
- 2018-12-29 09:11:12 - : plastic roller paint tray will work also
- 2018-12-27 10:42:55 - : Tom, I haven't made these out of cardboard, but I don't see any reason why you couldn't do that.
- 2018-12-26 13:08:35 - : I already have over 50 lbs of cardboard (mostly from Amazon) waiting to be recycled. Could I just use this cardboard to make diverters for my heat vents? Has anyone done this? I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
- 2020-01-26 15:31:56 - : Snewpy - Found your post on Pinterest, thank you! I was so put off by the price tag and poor reviews on Amazon. I might try the attic rafter vents another commenter mentioned above, as they'll also require modification but they're in the $1-$2 range at Lowes.
- 2019-07-19 05:52:05 - : Martha I'm not sure how you would attach it to the wall, but it might work.
- 2019-07-18 09:59:19 - : Hi, I have a vent that is on the wall, I'm not sure or the wide at this time or measurements. It maybe 15" to 20" wide or less. Will this work the seed tray? I noticed it is designed for a floor vented .
- 2019-09-15 14:08:13 - : Thanks for the tip. I think Im gonna try a baking tin.
- 2019-12-16 08:09:59 - : Just what I needed. Thanks for the DIY tip!!
- 2019-12-03 12:51:02 - : So glad I read the reviews at Amazon before purchasing. I bet if I had thought about this during the summer I would have been able to find seed trays much more easily. Even though I had to pay shipping I still got two trays for the price of one of the Extend-a-Vents. You're a gem!
- 2020-01-26 15:56:44 - : Makes sense to me.
- 2020-01-14 09:21:00 - : Go to the Dollar Tree and get a aluminum cookie sheet for a dollar, cut the end off of one there you go $1
- 2020-10-05 19:52:30 - : Good on you for sharing.
- 2020-08-12 09:52:49 - : Nice work buddy! I really appreciate your help on this!
- 2020-08-17 23:28:15 - : You are so very awesome! Thanks for posting your review on Amazon as well as leaving this DIY instructional. Thank you for sharing! And I will pay my gratitude by paying it forward! ;)
- 2021-08-22 16:22:20 - : Hi KT - sorry, no this isn't tall enough to attach to a wall vent. It's only about 1.5" tall.
- 2021-08-22 13:32:43 - : Hey, DIY newbie here. The vent for central air in my house is on the lower end of a wall and want to place furniture there without blocking the vent. Can this be used for that?