If you’re down to using these from freezing to death, you’re in trouble. I’ve made all of these (or some variation of them) in the past with the exception of the chaffing fuel … those I’ve purchased. They’re all neat ideas, and sometimes useful as a light source, but most DIY ideas do little good for real heating purposes, except for the last one: the paint can heater. Personally, I love these heaters, but like he says, they can be dangerous and there are some precautions to note, such as never adding fuel isopropyl alcohol to the stove while still lit. But of all the DIY ideas given in the video below, it’s by far the most efficient and something to consider. Enjoy!
4 DIY Emergency Heaters for Indoor Use
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