Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

If you live in a dry climate — especially in the West and Southwest — air conditioning isn't your only option for keeping a room cool. A portable evaporative cooler (aka "swamp" cooler) does basically ...

JUST MENTIONED MEANS OUR SWAMP COOLERS OR OUR AC UNITS ARE ABOUT TO GET A WORKOUT. YEAH, IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET THOSE UNITS CHECKED BEFORE RUNNING THEM. PEYTON SPELLACY JOINS US NOW. SO PEYTON, THERE ...

As temperatures begin to rise, signaling the change in seasons from spring to summer, many of us seek the comfort of artificially chilled air inside a building. Any unit capable of cooling an entire ...

As temperatures soar across the country, it’s essential to have a reliable cooling device (or two) to keep your home comfortable. If you’re looking for an inexpensive and energy-efficient option, ...

“I just couldn’t think straight,” Albuquerque resident Becky Wood said, describing what it felt like attempting to get work done in an 85-degree house during the city’s hottest summer days. “I would ...