Not every house is equipped with central air, and it is expensive to run. A window unit works but they do suck extra power, and maybe you rent? A DIY is not in the cards. So here are a few ideas that have worked for me.
1. Fan Blowing Over Bowl of Ice
Take a regular osculating fan, and place on a secure surface such as a table, and then place a bowl of ice in front of the fan and keep it stationary (not moving around).
This actually works super well to quickly cool yourself down while working, in the kitchen or wherever you are seated.
2. Homemade Air Conditioning (how to video)
If you have a bit more time on your hands, then check out this video. It is basically the same idea as idea number 1, but the cool air will last longer as the ice is in a insulated Styrofoam cooler.
Check out the video:
According to the author of this video it only cost him 8 bucks to make (but he also had a fan already).
But this would definitely work for cooling a room. This is an awesome idea to keep an area cool. Create a cooling room in your home, such as the bedroom so you have a place to go when things get too hot.
3. Purchased Personal Air Coolers
There has been much progress in the world of purchased air coolers that do not need to be exhausted out windows or heavy and cumbersome. I found some of these on Amazon below.
These are great options if you simply need to cool yourself. No DIY or taking out windows or huge electricity bills. I hope the ideas above help you get creative when it comes to living with excess heat for yourself and your family.
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