Within a couple of hours, you’ll becool and comfortablewith your DIY air conditioner. However, conventionalair conditionersare very effective at lowering room temperatures since they also reduce humidity levels. A styrofoam cooler forms the body of the DIY air conditioner. PictureLake / Getty Images Aluminum ducts are available at your local home center. This tube is tightly coiled over the face of a fan. But before committing to a pre-drilled bucket, see if the DIY method helps you cool down enough....

You don’t need multiple commercial cleaning products cluttering your cabinets. One or two DIY all-purpose cleaners can take care of nearly all yourcleaning choresaround the house. Before You Begin No single product is safe and effective for cleaning every surface in your home. The Spruce / Danielle Daly Safety Considerations There aresafety considerationsto think about before making any punch in of homemade cleaner. Use distilled water when making cleaners because it contains no trace minerals or chemicals....

Some are a little more involved, but the results will be well worth it. Want more design inspiration? Get out your hot glue gun for this project, you’ll be attaching some fun accents. Design byFunky Junk Interiors Along with some paint and yarn, this is a fun decoration to make for any room. The whole thing is, then, distressed to give it a rustic feel. This light-up marquee sign looks great on a mantle but really can go anywhere....

You may like the traditional style or maybe you like a more modern look with a colorful palette. We’ve gathered up our favoritealternative treesyou can DIY in no time. Want more design inspiration? Design byMel Bean Interiors/ Photo by Laurey Glenn Embellish with a wooden star and a “trunk” made from wood dowels and blocks. Finish the look by wrapping LED string lights for a charming look. This stand features gold baubles attached to an acrylic frame and lighted with fairy lights....

The resulting nutrient-rich mixture can be used to feed plants and improve soil. Here are easy DIY compost bins you might create at home. Want more gardening tips? The Spruce / Candace Madonna This can be a great solution for those who have a small yard or an apartment. This project will take you through the process of making the worm bin as well as filling it. It’s also a great way to get a compost pile going quickly and without much of a budget....

However, there are some major drawbacks to them. Read on to learn how. By stripping away the residue, clothes feel softer to the touch. The Spruce / Sarah Lee This is the same basic science behind commercial fabric softeners. you’ve got the option to make your own that can be reused again and again. The Spruce / Sarah Lee The Spruce / Sarah Lee The Spruce / Sarah Lee The Spruce / Sarah Lee...

Measure the length and width of the spacewith your measuring tape. Not all faux flowers come with stems. you might still work with stemless faux flowers, so dont worry if yours came without them. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Just skip this step if thats the case. Place Faux Flowers Before attaching your flowers to the foam board, arrange them in place. This allows you to create your desired design before committing to a specific arrangement....

Keep reading to learn how to make your own fly trap with items you likely have on hand. They will be easily caught by the sticky ingredient and unable to navigate back up the narrow opening. Here is how to make a homemade fly trap. The Spruce / Adriana Sanchez Cut on a cutting board so there’s no damage to your counter or table surface. Tip you could alsotrap waspswith this method since they are drawn to sweets as well....

In either case, take time to create and work from a garden layout. Remember to mark seeded rows and beds so you know where to place the hoses. Since hose is flexible, you will be able to curve and adjust it to reach every plant. The Spruce / Almar Creative Another advantage is hoses can easily be moved when new plants are added or the garden layout changes. When the garden to be watered is any distance from the main water spigot you will need garden hose....

The mild acidity of distilled white vinegar orcleaning vinegarkills 82 percent of mold species. Learn how to use vinegar to kill mold growth around your home. Vinegar can be used as frequently as needed. The Spruce / Margot Cavin After treating moldy surfaces with vinegar, use a household cleaner to get rid of the stains. Always test the vinegar on an inconspicuous spot before using it as a mold remover....

But you still can have the perfect planner if you create it yourself. When designing a personal planner, the possibilities are nearly endless to individualize it to your liking. Here are some tips for how to make a DIY planner. The Spruce / Ana Cadena A customizable planner lets you mix and match the components you want and leave out those you dont need. Some of these pages are even free....

The best DIY silver cleaners include salt, baking soda, aluminum foil, and water. Silver cleaners can be abrasive, so limit cleanings to when the pieces genuinely need them. Silver sulfide may flake off heavily tarnished silver items when cleaning. The Spruce / Ana Cadena Here’s how to clean silver with a few ingredients you likely have around the house. It is not recommended forfine silverortarnished jewelryset with gemstones or pearls....

Learn how to make a DIY smokelessfire pitin a few hours with items found at your local home center. The pavers form the outer wall, and the stock tank ring forms the inner wall. There is a gap of about 2 inches between the walls. Wirestock / Getty Images Safety Considerations Though it may not produce visible smoke, the fire pit still emits carbon monoxide. Use and test thefire pitonly outdoors, in an open area....