If you have an electric dryer you may be able to reduce your electric bill this time of year and still stay warm. This video demonstrates and explains how get heat and a comfortable level of humidity in your home using a simple device that you can manufacture yourself at home. The only material you need is a 5-gallon bucket with lid, dryer hose dock, and hose clamps. The only tools you need are a box cutter and a drill. The basic premise of the device, called a dyer lint box or lint bucket, is to use the hot air from your electric dyer to help heat your home and humidify the air by catching the lent in a bucket of water inside your home so that you do not waste all the heat by venting your dyer exhaust outside. This simple trick can save you money and add comfort to your home this winter and in years to come.
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