How I Built a Walk-In Cooler for Less than $1,500
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How I Built a Walk-In Cooler for Less than $1,500

I’ve always wanted a walk-in cooler but assumed they were for the rich and the restaurant owners–not humble outdoor journalists like myself. But around this time last year, my perspective changed. I learned about a device that makes it possible for anyone to construct their own extra-cold room, so I...

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