This little DIY project has every necessary component to spell success. First you have a terra cotta flower pot  which you can pick up with all of your other gardening supplies or else use one that you already own and have been looking to find a use for. Plus you have a great (natural!) way to keep your beer cool on a warm day. There are even some opportunities to recycle some of the other junk you have kicking around the house such as a tin can and a plastic container. Now your fridge doesn't have to expend the energy to keep your beer cold for you!

There's a scientific explanation included as to how this works, but if you aren't technically-minded and all you been able to focus on are the words "cold beer," skip to step one and get building!

Step 1: What will you need?

The supplies are pretty simple:
- a tin can big enough to fit your beverage container
- an unglazed terra cotta flower pot big enough to fit the tin can and some sand
[ some fine-grained sand
[ if your pot has a hole, some sealant and a piece of plastic to cover it

For the sealant, I have been very satisfied with Loctite's Handyman's All-Purpose Adhesive/Sealant (as available from Amazon). It's non-toxic, low-odor, strong, waterproof, bonds with almost anything, dries clear, and stays just a little flexible.

And if you want it to be as portable and spill-resistant as mine:
- cement
- a 2"-3" piece of flexible hose
- more sealant

Step 2: Seal the hole in the bottom of the pot.
If your pot has a hole in the bottom for drainage, this will need to be sealed. Otherwise, sand and water will leak right out. To do this, cut a small piece of plastic and glue it over the hole.

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