Almost forgot: How do you keep ceiling fan blades clean and dust free? AIt’s easy to find a joist in the ceiling from which to hang the fan mounting box. A gadget called a stud finder reads ...

Dear James: I bought a ceiling fan two summers ago and am just getting around to installing it this winter. Can this be a one-person job? And do you have any tips? — Cheryl S. Dear Cheryl: A ceiling ...

Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...

Troubleshooting a dead ceiling fan is pretty straightforward. It’s a little more frustrating when the fan has an RF remote control. New batteries in the remote are the first thing. This old Casablanca ...

An air conditioner may be the first appliance you think of as a respite from the heat, but it isn’t always the smartest (or cheapest) fix. Nor does it have to work alone. Turning on a ceiling fan at ...