When your fan isn't cutting it, build one of these do-it-yourself air conditioners to stay cool this summer.

SEATTLE — I'm a big fan of DIY projects. And if you don’t have air conditioning in your house during our heat wave, you may want to build your own cooling unit. I found a fun way to do this ...

Looking to beat the heat without breaking the bank? In this video, discover how to make a simple toy air conditioner at home ...

While both the DIY coolers shown above require water as the basic coolant, the video below shows you how you can build a near-air conditioner and needs no coolant such as water or compressors.

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 ...

He’s also built a “11 gallon bucket” air cooler, a “copper coil” air cooler, and an “evaporative air cooler.” You can follow his YouTube channel here for more DIY inspiration.

You can make your own air conditioner at home for around $15, and have a nice breeze coming in for almost 10 hours!

If you've got a water well full of cool water, you can take advantage of that coolness to build a heat exchanger to air condition your home. DIY site Instructables details how to turn some copper ...