Abstract: A trim unit for a hose faucet includes a base unit which attached to the wall of a building and surrounds the water pipe to which the faucet is attached. A trim ring then attaches to the base unit. In order to reduce air infiltration and freezing of the pipe during the winter, an insulated cover is adapted to attach to the trim unit.

Abstract: An exterior mounting block for electrical fixtures includes a plastic block having a nailing flange and screw holes adapted to support either a duplex outlet or a light fixture. The holes are spaced either along the central axis of the block for a duplex, or spaced diagonally relative to each other on sidewalls to support a light fixture. The block is formed from a white, fire-resistant material and includes a cover plate formed from a non-fire-resistant material or from a metal material.

Abstract: A dryer vent designed to prevent bird and rodent ingress through the vent and further to prevent lint build-up includes a flap which has an edge portion recessed within the main body of the vent preventing birds and rodents from grasping the flap and opening it. Further, the dryer vent includes a rotating member such as a paddlewheel or a fan blade which rotates in response to air flowing through the vent thereby frightening birds and rodents.

Abstract: A multi-piece structure for mounting an electrical fixture to the side of a building. The structure includes an electrical box having four side walls and locating supports extending radially from said side wall. This fits within the inside of a mounting block with an intermediate plate between the front wall of the mounting block and the opening surface of the electrical box. The electrical box and plate can be formed from fire resistant material permitting the mounting block to be formed from a non-fire rated material. A metal plate can be positioned over the mounting block to provide the appearance of a brass structure. The structure includes two pairs of mounting holes permitting one to attach light fixtures or electrical outlets.

Abstract: A replacement dryer vent for remodelers includes a typical exterior vent portion and an interior tube portion. The tube portion extends into the building and has an internal diameter that increases towards its innermost edge, i.e., toward the interior of the building. The extension is designed to slip over an existing cylindrical duct already in a wall. This allows one to replace an existing dryer vent by simply removing the exterior vent portion and leaving the duct work in position. The new vent is simply inserted in the existing hole with the tube slipping over the duct making a tight connection.