[Josh’s] apartment doesn’t have central air conditioning — the kind that ... We’ve seen other homemade coolers, but they are more like swamp coolers. If you just need to cool your desk ...

The design uses no ice, which is the cooling agent typical found in other DIY air conditioners. Those generally cut holes in the top of a cooler, put a fan on top to blow the air down across the ice.

However, remember to regularly change the water and replenish the melted ice cubes. Read also: DIY cooling hack: Beat the ...

Who needs air conditioning? From fans to funky DIY insulation, here are nine ways to keep cool without having to crank up the AC this summer.