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This build-it-yourself outdoor furnace keeps the dirt, soot, smoke and firewood outside. Includes a materials list and 29 pages of building instructions and diagrams.

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This solar heat box attaches to the outside of a windowsill. Easy-to-follow plans include photographs, wiring instructions and airflow diagrams. Includes a list of materials and step-by-step instructions.

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