These homemade air-conditioner designs take the mystery out of cold-air production. Some are complicated, some are cheap and simple, some run on alternative energy, and the last one is so out there ...

Forget the cute cats and the mom in the Chewbacca mask. One of the most riveting videos on YouTube is about making a homemade air conditioner—also called a bucket air cooler—out of a bucket, a fan, ...

Simple air conditioners are really nothing more than a heat exchanger that move heat—or cold—from one place to another. Usually, they take warm air and move it across ice or chilled water where it ...

How you can make a simple 'air conditioner' for $30 Oregonian Daves Killen and Cansler endeavor to make a $30 DIY air conditioner with mixed results. If you try this at home, be sure to remove the ice ...

Knowing how to make a DIY air conditioner when you are stuck without built-in AC in a heatwave is essential. Not only does it make you more comfortable, but it could keep you safe, too. A DIY air ...

This DIY AC unit doesn't require any electrical skills, just a few common household items that you likely already have. Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. DIY air conditioners, while handy alternatives to running an actual air conditioner, often look pretty ugly. With some paint, a fan, and a bucket, ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Forget the cute cats and the mom ...