You want to be able to enjoy those beautiful spring days without worrying about whether your A/C unit is going to quit on you at any moment. These off-the-grid cooling solutions are self-sufficient and more reliable. Some of these ideas even take advantage of what you already have on a homestead. Use the arrival of spring as a sign to test these innovative ways to keep cool!

1. Compost hot-water system

The system is set up by winding a heat-capable hose through the compost pile, and then routing it back into the building that requires hot water.

Hey, it’s no secret that compost generates heat. Heck, when piles of hay and mulch are left alone, they can spontaneously combust.

2. The 5-gallon bucket swamp cooler

When water evaporates, it will expend a tiny amount of energy and remove heat in the process – similar to how our sweat glands work.

Obviously, this system doesn’t exactly serve those of us who live in traditionally humid summer climates, but there’s one extremely handy way to harness the science of a swamp cooler and combine it with a ridiculous level of portability.

3. Improvised geothermal climate control

This one will also require low-wattage pumps and fans, but again, solar panels ought to do the trick with this one, as well.

Even just a few feet below the ground, temps tend to settle at around a brisk 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit. In its most basic form, the system uses cool underground water from your homestead’s well to get the job done. To learn more, check out this great article.

All you need to do is move a little water and air, and the earth itself can take care of the hard part.

Have you tried any of these creative ways to keep your home cool? Are there any other ideas we should add to the list?

Article Source: Off The Grid News