I cover the dryer vent hose with a long leg of panty hose and vent inside in the winter. Returns the heat and moisture into the back of my house (the furthest from the wood stove) and the hose catches the lint. Got that tip out of Countryside mag.....for cheap ideas, ya really need to get that mag. Some folks direct their hot water lines outside in black pvc to preheat their water before it gets to the hot water tank! I would love to try this! I save all newspapers for firestarters, mulch, for easy cleanups on counter tops, for processing chickens outside, window cleaning, etc.