I have finally decided to stop being a spectator to all the great things that all of you have offered, and make a contribution. I want all of you to know that English is my first language...but I will still butcher it.

This instructable was inspired by another one referring to how to stay warm in the winter. This was mentioned within it, however the details on how to make it were not available. I did some further research and came up with this little heater.

I want all of you to know this should only be used with only an electric dryer! If you do not know if you have a gas or electric dryer do not try until you know. Doing this with a gas heater could lead to death in various ways so don't do it. I also wanted to tell you that I used things that get hot... and hot things can burn you so don't touch hot items. I also used tools that are sharp and sharp things can cut you.(feel free to apply this advice in other aspects of your life) BE CAREFUL! Use gloves, eye protection, haz mat suit, full riot gear, and helmet for better protection depending on how careless you are.

Step 1: Gathering Supplies

things that I used

1. tin snips

2. duct tape

3. box cutter

4. hot glue gun

5. left over shelf paper (some sort of screen)

6. sharpie

7. empty coffee container

Step 2: Creating Dryer Exhaust Receiver

I used the existing dryer vent duct on my dryer. I took the duct and placed it upon the top of the lid and traced around it.

Step 3: Cutting a Hole

I took the lid and used a box knife to start a hole in the center. I used my tin snips to cut the hole. I cut the hole roughly 1/8"-1/4" smaller than the marked circle from the duct. Remember sharp things can cut you so be careful.

Step 4: Securing the Duct

I then took the duct and gently secured it into the lid. The hole being a little smaller helps secure the duct in the lid. I worked the duct in far enough for the wire frame was on revolution on the inside of the lid. I also used the clasp that secured it to the outdoors on the inside of the lid to increase the hold.

Step 5: Marking Your New Heater Vent

on to making the new vent. I marked the area on the coffee container where I intended to cut out the new vent. I should note that you do not want to cut this hole all the way to the bottom of the container. you will need to put water in the bottom of the container to catch the lint that gets missed by the lint trap.

Step 6: Now We Have a Hole

the plastic on the coffee container is more rigid than that of the lid. I was still able to cut if out by starting it out with the box cutter and then cutting the remainder of it out with the tin snips. Another note on the use of sharp objects. the hole left had sharp edges (sharp edges can cut be careful) so I put duct tape around to protect my delicate hands. Note: my awesome Miami Vice coffee mug in the background

Step 7: Creating a Lint Guard

I struggled to find something that I could use as a lint guard. I eventually found some rubber mesh. The original use of this material was as shelf paper. you can use something different, but this worked well for me. It was flexible allowing it to conform to the round coffee container. I used hot glue to adhere the mesh to the side of the coffee container. I placed a bead of hot glue on the inside to the container, and pressed the mesh onto it. hot glue is hot and so is the tip of the gun that melts it. hot things burn so don't touch.