Here's a cheap and simple way to build an air-conditioning unit using simple household items. To build the unit, the items and materials you will need are:

· Fan

· Wood (pieces of 2x4)

· Metal container (such as a garbage can, approximately 15 inch tall by 13 inch diameter)

· Circular saw

· Nails and a hammer

· Aluminum metal repair roll, thin sheet (18 inch x 5 ft, available as a standard size at a hardware store)

The fan I used is roughly 8 inches in diameter. This diameter will roughly dictate the size of the opening for the duct (but fan size is not critical). This opening will be made out of pieces of 2x4.

If you would like to see pictures of the homemade air conditioner with explanation included, then feel free to visit my website. The link is at the bottom.

Using the circular saw (making sure to wear eye and ear protection and following safe operating procedure) cut pieces of 2x4 and nail them together to make an 18 inch x 8 inch frame (the external height is 18 inches, and the opening is 8 inches wide). The aluminum roll will attach to this frame, to form a spiral duct.

To form the spiral duct align the outermost end of the aluminum roll with one of the 18 inch sides of the 18x8 inch frame, such that the inside surface of the roll touches the side of the frame. Adjust the alignment so that the edges of the roll and frame are flush, and then nail them together. Now, align the other end of the roll to the other side of the frame, such that the outside surface of the roll touches the side of the frame. Once again, make sure the edges are flush and nail them together. You should now have a spiral shaped duct.

Next, put the metal container inside the spiral duct, adjusting its position and that of the opening so that the air blows roughly tangentially past the container on its way in, and with ample room to exit. Now, fill the container with cold water and put a lot of ice in it. The temperature of the water should drop to a few degrees above freezing. The outside of the container will quickly become cool, since metal is an excellent conductor of heat.

Lastly, place the fan in front of the opening, and put a sheet or whatever you have (which serves as a lid) on top of the duct, leaving a small opening for the air to blow out of, after making its way around the duct. You may also want to seal part of the opening above the fan with an old newspaper so that there's no unnecessary gap above the fan where air can escape before being cooled. This is a crude design for sure, but it allows for easy fine-tuning, before making something more permanent.

Now, turn the fan on and the air coming out should be cooler. For my own unit I measured the exiting air as 2-3 degrees Celsius cooler than the air going in (I used a digital kitchen thermometer to measure). The ice in the container should last a few hours, and when you're done you can dump the water down the drain.

The advantage of this design is that you are utilizing the entire surface area of the metal container to cool the air.

The dimensions and sizes I used work together nicely. But of course, many variations are possible.

Some tips:

· You can put salt (NaCl) into the container along with the ice. Due to the endothermic reaction between salt and water, you will get a further lowering of temperature. It may be a useful experiment, to see how much salt to add to get a target drop in temperature.

· Setting fan speed on low rather than high may result in cooler air coming out since the air stays in contact with the cold container longer.

· Well-placed fins inside the duct may help to improve the flow and mixing time, thus improving the amount of cooling. This would be a good project for future work.

· In winter you can make blocks of ice outside, and store them in your freezer for when you need them in the summer. I figure that to hold you over on those really hot days you need around 30 ice blocks, each 4x4x8 inches, and one block for each sitting. Remember, this is free ice and you won't be loading your freezer.

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Fever is the number one reason that children are taken to hospital emergency rooms. This is not surprising. Fevers are frequent in childhood, and they are often frightening to both parent and child. What follows is a set of questions and answers written to address that fear and to help parents know what to do when their child is hot.

Q: WHAT IS A FEVER?

A: A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal ( 98.6 F or 37 C) as measured by a thermometer in Fahrenheit or Centrigrade degrees. Although they can help children to fight infections, fevers can also be uncomfortable and worrisome-depending on how high they climb and how old the child happens to be.

Q: HOW WILL I KNOW THAT MY CHILD HAS A FEVER?

A: Children with fever will feel hot and show certain changes in their behavior depending on their age. Newborns will be either fussier or sleepier than usual-or both; they will refuse the breast or bottle; and they are apt to have fewer, drier diapers than normal. Older babies and toddlers will be cranky, "clingy", and less energetic than usual. They will have no appetite but will seem especially thirsty. Finally, toddlers will either be quite listless and sleepy or very irritable and have difficulty falling asleep. Older children, over age 2, will be whiny and tired, will ask for drinks, and sometimes will complain of having chills or "hurting all over." If you note any of these changes in your child, no matter how old he is, it is smart to take his temperature.

Q: HOW DO I TAKE A TEMPERATURE?

A: There are so many different kinds of thermometer readily available for purchase at drug stores that it can be confusing to know which is best and for what age child. It might be smart to check with your pediatrician about her favorites especially since she knows your family well. Having said that, there are some tricks to choosing thermometers and to taking temperatures, as noted below:

o Best for Babies: A Rectal Temp
o Rinse your thermometer with cool water and then put petroleum jelly on the tip;
o With the baby on his tummy, put the thermometer into his rectum about one inch;
o Keep one hand on his back and the other holding the thermometer in place until it beeps.
o Expect your baby to cry but know that you are not hurting him; it is uncomfortable for him but not painful.

o Best for Preschoolers: An Axillary Temp
o Place the thermometer tip in your child's armpit and hold his arm next to his body until the beep.
o Axillary temps are usually about a degree cooler than rectal.

o Best for Big Kids: An Oral Temp
o Keep your child from drinking anything hot or cold for 20 minutes;
o Rinse the oral thermometer in cold water;
o Place its tip under your child's tongue until the beep.

If you take your child's temperature and then decide to call the doctor, make sure to explain what kind of thermometer you used. This will eliminate some of the confusion that sometimes arises about the reliability or meaning of a temperature reading. Also, please note that ear, pacifier and band-aid strip thermometers are not considered reliable for home use. Temporal artery thermometers are being developed, are expensive, and are still considered controversial.

Q: HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD FEEL BETTER?

A: Fevers do not need to be treated, but children do. If your child is uncomfortable with his fever-feeling achy or having chills-then there are several tips to help him feel better.

o Give him medicine.
o Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are highly recommended. Avoid aspirin, cold or cough medicine.
o Because Advil, Motrin and Tylenol come in many forms (like liquids or chewables) and many strengths, check with the pharmacist about the best choice and dose for your child. Generic medicines are fine and cheaper than "brands."
o Rectal suppositories are very helpful if your child is vomiting. Your pharmacist will have these behind his counter.
o Ibuprofen should not be used in children younger than 6 months or in dehydrated children.

o Give him a bath after giving him medicine as above.
o This is suggested for children with very high fevers and/or previous seizures with fever.
o The bath should be its usual warmth or slightly cooler, not frigid. Your child is not a polar bear!
o Do not add alcohol to the bath: alcohol can cause coma.
o Water evaporating from the skin cools your child. Gently wet (and rewet) his back and head with a washcloth to bring down his fever as he plays.

o Keep him cool.
o Dress him in a t-shirt or summer pajamas.
o Take the extra blankets off his bed.
o Make sure his room is cool.

o Give him extra drinks
o Fever increases your child's need for liquid.
o He is getting enough to drink if he urinates normally (wets his diapers well) and has lots of tears.

Many parents respond to their child's complaint that he feels cold by bundling him up, forgetting that his primary problem is fever. But he is already too hot! If your child has a fever, it is better to pretend that it is a hot summer day: water play, cool clothes and cool drinks will help bring down his fever.

Q: WHEN SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT A FEVER?

A: There are excellent pediatric guidelines about fever and when to worry as noted below. Call your pediatrician if:

o Your child's fever is over 100.4ºF (38ºC) and he is less than 3 months old;
o Your child's fever is over 102ºF (39ºC) and he is less than 2 years old;
o Your child's fever is over 104ºF (40ºC) and he is over 2 years old.

If you are worried about your child-even if his fever is lower than that listed above--please err on the side of calling for advice. Trust your instinct.

Q: WHEN SHOULD I CALL THE DOCTOR?

A: In addition to calling the pediatrician because your child has a fever in the "worrisome" range described above, it is necessary to call if your child has:

o Even a low- grade fever if he has a chronic disease like sickle cell anemia, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, neutropenia, or if he is on steroids;
o Severe pain anywhere, a stiff neck, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, or a new purplish rash;
o Difficulty breathing or blue nail beds or lips;
o A seizure (rhythmic motion of his extremities that you cannot stop);
o Unusual sleepiness or fussiness even after his fever goes down;
o An illness without fever for a few days and then a new fever;
o "Just something wrong" that worries you, especially if he is a newborn.

Q: WHAT WILL THE DOCTOR DO? WILL SHE GIVE ANTIBIOTICS?

A: Of course what the doctor will do depends to some extent on what your child has in addition to his fever. If your child has a worrisome fever for his age, the doctor will talk to you both and examine your child. She will consider ordering tests (like blood work or a urine culture). She may hospitalize him if your child is either very young or appears very sick.

The doctor will give your child antibiotics if she has diagnosed a bacterial infection like strep throat or pneumonia. She will not give him antibiotics for viral infections like colds or the flu. The fact that a child has a fever does not mean that he should be treated with antibiotics!

Q: WHEN MAY MY CHILD RETURN TO DAYCARE OR SCHOOL?

A: Most children with fever do not feel well, and many of them are contagious. Your child should not go back to daycare or school until:

o He has had no fever for 24 hours after stopping acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
o He is acting like himself again.

If you are unsure about when your child may return to school, check with your pediatrician. She will give you excellent advice based on experience with your child.

Fevers and childhood go together like peanut butter and jelly-- except that no one likes fevers. Because everyone eventually gets them, it is best to be prepared. Have an appropriate thermometer and medicine on hand so that, if your child gets his first fever in the middle of the night, you will be ready to offer the comfort and care he needs.

The purpose of this article is to educate. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, its content should not be construed as definitive medical advice and is not a substitute for the professional judgment of your child's health care provider in diagnosing and treating illness. Because each child's health care needs are unique and because medical knowledge is always evolving, please consult a qualified health care professional to obtain the most current recommendations appropriate to your child's medical care. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable for any outcome or damages resulting from reliance upon the content of this publication.

MOTRIN® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson. TYLENOL® is a registered trademark of The Tylenol Company. ADVIL® is a registered trademark of Wyeth. No association, affiliation or endorsement of this article or its contents by the referenced companies is intended or implied.

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Charting the signs of your menstrual cycle is a good way to keep in touch with your body, your feelings, and your health. It is also a good way to predict your days of menstruation in advance, even if your menstrual cycles are irregular, and to know the most fertile times if you are hoping to conceive.

Cervical Mucus

The sign that is easiest to observe is the cervical mucus, since it is noticed in the course of daily activity. Fertile type mucus is produced by the cervix during the days when the ova are maturing and preparing for ovulation. This mucus is not only an indicator of fertility, it is essential for fertility. Cervical mucus nourishes the sperm, protects them from the natural acidity of the vagina, and guides them toward the ovum. Following is a simple way to observe and chart your fertile type mucus.

Pay attention to how you feel as you go about your daily activities. Just as you have learned to notice a certain wetness at menstruation, you will begin to notice a second wet time, but later in the cycle, and without bleeding. The second wet time is caused by your fertile type mucus.

Each time you go to the bathroom, wipe with toilet paper both before and after you use the toilet, noticing: a) the sensation you feel as you wipe with toilet paper, b) what is on the toilet paper. Chart what you see and what you feel in any way that makes sense to you.

1) Menstruation: mark the days of bleeding in some way, such as coloring the calendar day red.

2) Nothing: if you don't see or feel anything outside your vagina, you can leave the calendar blank on those days.

3) Something: but if you see or feel something - anything - such as pasty or sticky mucus, or a feeling of wetness - draw something, such as a raindrop, on these days.

4) Slippery something: If the pasty or sticky mucus turns to slippery mucus or a slippery feeling, color the raindrop dark to indicate the slippery wetness.

After a few slippery wet days, the mucus may disappear or return to sticky or pasty. When it does, begin to count the days until menstruation arrives. In a normal fertile cycle, the time between the last day of slippery mucus or slippery feeling and the next menstruation is between 11-16 days. You will become quite accurate about your predictions after you chart for about three cycles.

The mucus is your most fertile time, since fertile type is produced during the days leading up to and including ovulation. If you are trying to conceive, use the wet, slippery days for sexual relations. But don't try to use this information for birth control unless you seek out a qualified teacher of fertility awareness or natural family planning.

When the fertile mucus is present, we are under the influence of the hormone estrogen. We may feel courageous and loving. Men who bored us last week may suddenly appear interesting and attractive. Like Mother Earth in her rainy season, we are full of potential. We may also be interested in sexual activity. These emotions and reactions are caused by the hormone estrogen, which is getting us ready to have a baby, whether or not we want one! These hormonal swings are a predictable part of our cycle that must be safely navigated by all women in their reproductive years.

After ovulation, under the influence of the hormone progesterone, we may feel somewhat deflated compared to our wet, fertile time. Like Mother Earth in her dry time, we may feel quiet, with less energy. When menstrual bleeding begins, both estrogen and progesterone are at low levels. We may feel sensitive, solitary, or inward. Getting to know the feelings that go along with your hormonal cycle can give you a new and sensitive relationship with yourself.

Dark red menstruation for about three days probably indicates that hormones are high enough to build a good uterine lining and nourish a fetus in the event of conception. However, more than three days of menstruation can be exhausting. If your bleeding is excessive, try drinking raspberry leaf tea on a regular basis.

Three to five days of wet, slippery mucus 11-14 days before the next menstruation is a probable indicator of normal ovulation and a fertile cycle. Cycles are often 28-30 days from the first day of bleeding to the first day of the bleeding of the next menstruation. However, irregular cycles do not indicate infertility. If the time between the last day of slippery mucus and the next menstruation is 11-16 days, the cycle is probably fertile. Even if one cycle is not fertile, the next may well be fertile. Much depends on the stress we may be feeling. Keeping a chart allows us to keep all things in perspective, and feel our own harmony with all the cycles of nature.

Basal Body Temperature

If you are not sure you are ovulating, you can take your temperature. The body's resting temperature increases four-tenths of a degree Fahrenheit or two-tenths of a degree Centigrade under the influence of progesterone at ovulation. Observing this sign involves taking your temperature at the same time each morning before rising. (This is not as hard as it sounds. It takes less than two minutes and you can go back to sleep if you want.)

To observe your temperature rise, buy a BD brand digital basal thermometer. This brand will give you a consistent and accurate reading. Other high quality brands of digital basal thermometers are also probably accurate, but have not been tested for fertility awareness. Make sure the battery is good. (You can replace it.) An ordinary clinical thermometer is not accurate enough for fertility awareness. Nor is the "ear thermometer" (tympanic thermometer).

Take your temperature every day immediately upon waking, before 7:30 a.m. The body's rhythms (circadian rhythms) fluctuate over a 24-hour period. Your temperature is lowest in the early morning and highest in the afternoon. Fluctuations are greater after 7:30 a.m. If you go to bed before midnight and wake up before 7:30 a.m., you will get the clearest temperature readings.

If it is not convenient to take your temperature immediately upon waking, you may take it during light morning activity. For example, if you need to go to the bathroom, you may take your temperature while getting up and using the toilet. But be consistent about the circumstances under which you take your temperature. If you take it during light morning activity, take it that way every morning. Don't take it sometimes before getting up and at other times during light morning activity. If you have sexual relations, take your temperature before.

Many women find that the digital thermometers require such a short time to use that it is easy to take their temperature before getting up. Take your temperature by mouth. Under arm and ear temperatures are not accurate enough for family planning purposes. The thermometer will beep softly several times before beginning to beep slightly louder and repeatedly. Keep the thermometer under your tongue until the louder, repeated beeps begin. You can read and chart your temperature as soon as is convenient after taking it. Your thermometer has a recall button that allows you to read the last temperature taken. Be sure to wash your thermometer after each use.

Your Temperature Graph

Put a dot on a graph on the spot corresponding to each day's temperature. Join the temperature dots of consecutive days. If you do not take your temperature one day, do not join the dots across that day. Also write out the temperature numerically, to guard against errors in graphing.

Interpreting Your Chart

1) Breathe and relax. Study your chart.

2) Can you find six low temperatures during the fertile mucus days of your cycle? (You can chart your mucus and menstruation on the same graph paper.)

3) Draw a horizontal line at the highest of the six low temperatures. This is your low temperature line.

4) Draw another horizontal line four-tenths of a degree F. or two-tenths of a degree C. above your low temperature line. This is your full thermal shift line.

5) Can you find three high temperatures after the low temperatures? All of the high temperatures must be above the low temperature line. At least the third high temperature must be at or above the full thermal shift line.

6) This temperature pattern of low and high temperatures is called a biphasic pattern with a full thermal shift. A biphasic pattern with a full thermal shift confirms that you really did ovulate. A smaller, but sustained temperature rise also probably indicates ovulation.

If you are hoping to become pregnant, please pay close attention to nutrition. Look for unprocessed foods grown without chemicals. Exercise in moderation. Get plenty of rest. Avoid stress. Think happy thoughts. Pray for the child you desire, and begin sending your child love, now. Heal any hurtful feelings between you and your mate, and between you both and your parents. Your mate should avoid hot shower or baths and tight clothing, both of which lower sperm count.To increase your chances of conception, use the wet, slippery days for sexual relations.

If you have observed a biphasic pattern with a full thermal shift, and it is now 18 days since your last day of slippery, wet mucus, and menstruation has not arrived, you may feel confident that you have conceived.

Congratulations and blessings!

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