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How to Keep Cool doing Outdoor DIY this Summer

7/23/2025

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This video is sponsored by Lowe's. #LowesPartner #LowesFinds
Outdoor projects don't stop just because it's hot outside. We found this Project Source Misting Cooler proved to help beat the heat when working outdoors.

To try out the versatility of the mister, we completed several outdoor projects taking the mister with as we worked. 

Check out how we used the mister and the very cute new focal point in Steph's backyard. 

Products:


    • Project Source Portable Misting Cooler Kit (Lowes)

    • Project Source Fleximist (Lowes)

    • WD-40 Precision Pen (Lowes)

    • naturae decor Dog Topiary Garden Statue (Lowes)

    • naturae decor Rabbit Topiary Garden Statue (Lowes)

This is the portable Project Source Misting Cooler. It comes with everything you'll need including a battery and charger.
This is the portable Project Source Misting Cooler. It comes with everything you'll need including a battery and charger.
naturae decor 13-in H x 9.1-in W Green Dog Topiary Garden Statue
These are adorable and will be the focal point of an area in Steph's yard. They come with stakes to keep them in place.
The Project Source Misting Cooler can be attached with velcro strips.
Here Steph is connecting the Misting Cooler nozzle to a hammock frame to keep cool while working on the stand.
This is the new WD-40 Precision Pen. If you've ever used a Tide stain pen, this works exactly the same only it precisely dispenses just the right amount of WD-40 to where you need it. No overspray.
This is the new WD-40 Precision Pen. If you've ever used a Tide stain pen, this works exactly the same only it precisely dispenses just the right amount of WD-40 to where you need it. No overspray!
This connection button is rusted in place. Steph is using the WD-40 pen to work it free.
This connection button is rusted in place. Steph is using the WD-40 pen to work it free.
All the while the misting cooler is keeping her cool and comfortable! Actually over the 4th of July, Steph used the misting cooler in this exact spot to keep cool while making s'mores over a campfire!
All the while the misting cooler is keeping her cool and comfortable! Actually over the 4th of July, Steph used the misting cooler in this exact spot to keep cool while making s'mores over a campfire!
The portability of the unit makes it easy to carry it where you need cooling.
The portability of the unit makes it easy to carry it where you need cooling.
Another place that needed attention was the closer on the screen door. Spray WD-40 would have made this a messy job!
Another place that needed attention was the closer on the screen door. Spray WD-40 would have made this a messy job!
Project Source Fleximist 6-ft Low pressure 10-sq ft Residential Misting System
The Project Source Misting Cooler comes with a hose with four nozzle, but a free standing hose is also available. Here Steph is connecting the Fleximist to the mister.
Using the Project Source Fleximist 6-ft Low pressure 10-sq ft Residential Misting System on the Project Source Misting Cooler.
This was welcome cooling as I mulched, weeded, and added decor to this space in Steph's backyard.
This topiary puppy will look so cute sitting on this rock. The garden flag and stand is also available from Lowe's.
This topiary puppy will look so cute sitting on this rock. The garden flag and stand is also available from Lowe's.
naturae decor 12-in H x 8.7-in W Green Rabbit Topiary Garden Statue
The two bunnies and a section of fencing complete this outdoor scene.
Now for some specifics about the Misting Cooler. First, to charge the battery all you need to do is plug in the charging cable. The charger is easy to store since it is not bulky like most battery chargers.
Now for some specifics about the Misting Cooler. First, to charge the battery all you need to do is plug in the charging cable. The charger is easy to store since it is not bulky like most battery chargers.
You'll want to fill the bag with clean water to help prevent clogging the filter inside. We simply took it to the sink and used the sprayer to fill it.
You'll want to fill the bag with clean water to help prevent clogging the filter inside. We simply took it to the sink and used the sprayer to fill it.
The battery fits into this compartment and the door closes to keep it water tight.
The battery fits into this compartment and the door closes to keep it water tight.
There are four of these connectors/nozzles. If you only need one nozzle, you can take the others off and just utilize one stream of mist. That's handy for spot cooling.
There are four of these connectors/nozzles. If you only need one nozzle, you can take the others off and just utilize one stream of mist. That's handy for spot cooling.
The unit comes with these velcro straps so you can position the nozzles where you need them to point.
The unit comes with these velcro straps so you can position the nozzles where you need them to point.
Here's a close-up of one of the nozzles attached to the leg of an outdoor gazebo.
Here's a close-up of one of the nozzles attached to the leg of an outdoor gazebo.
Since this is a Cooler/Mister, we added a couple of beverages and ice to it to be enjoyed after our work was finished. Bonus, the ice makes the mist cool extra cool and refreshing.
Since this is a Cooler/Mister, we added a couple of beverages and ice to it to be enjoyed after our work was finished. Bonus, the ice makes the mist extra cool and refreshing.
The Project Source Portable Misting Cooler is the perfect Florida summer backyard companion!
The Project Source Portable Misting Cooler is the perfect Florida summer backyard companion!
This Portable Misting Cooler has been a delightful and welcome addition to working or relaxing outdoors. 

Since using the WD-40 pen, we found another place where its precision application works extremely well. Here in Florida, with our high humidity, battery corrosion is an ongoing issue. I recently found corrosion on two different AA battery compartments and was able to easily clean them utilizing the pen. 


Please note: This is a sponsored post by Lowe's Home Improvement. 
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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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