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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When summer heat kicks in and your space can’t accommodate a bulky window AC, an evaporative cooler (also ...

Swamp coolers provide one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to stay comfortable in the heat. Also known as evaporative air conditioners, these machines take in warm outside air and ...