Tired of expensive AC bills? JD shows you how to build your own swamp cooler for under $20 using cheap parts from any hardware store. It’s the perfect DIY project to stay cool without breaking the bank. | CNET

Not having A/C in this heatwave is rough. But there’s a way to stay cooler without an A/C unit. It requires getting a little crafty. It’s called a swamp cooler and can take less than an hour to put together. All you need is a cooler, fan, elbow pipe, saw/knife and some ice. It’s easy to assemble. Grab the cooler, use the saw to cut a hole big enough to fit your fan, cut a hole for the elbow pipe, put the ice in the cooler, get the lid back on, turn on the fan and voila! Remember, the strength of