Homeowners across the nation survived record heat at the end of June, the first real heatwave of the summer season. As temperatures soar, keeping your home cool will likely be a top priority. One ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your traditional window and ceiling fans just aren’t cutting it this summer, and you live in an area ...

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 ...

Many indoor coolers are too small to effectively reduce the temperature in an entire room. But this Honeywell Evaporative Cooler is surprisingly powerful (760 CFM) and has an ice compartment to ...

An evaporative air cooler is an energy-efficient and eco-friendly cooling solution that uses water to lower air temperature. It works by drawing warm air through water-soaked cooling pads, where it ...

What is a swamp cooler? Also known as an evaporative cooler, this device—which is about the same size as a room air conditioner—lowers the temperature in a home simply by adding moisture to the air.