Although public places in the UK often have air conditioning, it's rare to have it in your home. AC units are expensive. However, making your own budget air-con is actually pretty easy. Ross and Paula (members of our Facebook group) suggested freezing a bottle of water and placing it in front of a fan. This should produce a similar, if slightly less effective, result to air conditioning. This method works just as well with a bowl of ice placed in front of a fan. But make sure the bowl and fan are placed on a steady surface.