Here's How To Make A DIY Air Conditioner That Will Actually Keep You Cool

Beat the heat for under $60!

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Here's what you need:

SUPPLIES
Table fan - $16
Bucket - $5
Bucket lid - $3.50
1-1/2 in. PVC (cut into 3-inch segments) - $3.50
Mint spray paint - $4
Gold spray paint - $4
Styrofoam bucket liner - $6 each
1-1/2 in hole saw for drill - $12
Frozen gallon of water

TOOLS
Drill
Drop cloth
Box cutter

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First, place the insulation into the bucket.

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Holding the insulation and the bucket together, drill right through both layers with your hole saw.

To get enough pressure, you might need to hold the bucket against a wall or the ground. Repeat this step to make three holes in one line across the bucket, about 2 inches apart.

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