It’s Time to Reverse Your Ceiling Fans
Photo: NelsonLBriceno (Shutterstock) As the temperature starts to drop and you turn your heat on for the first time, don’t ignore your ceiling fans. You can use them to your…
The Best Small Fans to Keep You Cool at Your Desk
Image: Product image courtesy Amazon When you’re buying something basic, you might think all the products are the same, and just add the cheapest option to your cart. While I…
My Top Choices for Neck Fans, Stroller Fans, and Tent Fans
While a heat wave rages outside, the headlines about the consequences increase by the day. It’s been hot and humid for weeks—not the cute kind that makes you want to…
Actually, You Should Try a Bladeless Ceiling Fan
Photo: TY Lim (Shutterstock) Ceiling fans are powerful appliances that make your home more comfortable (when properly calibrated, anyway). In warmer weather, they circulate the air and produce a “wind…
Where to Place Fans in Your Home for Maximum Cooling
Photo: DimaBerlin (Shutterstock) This is my fifth summer without an air conditioner. I’m just putting that out there right now, to solidify my bona fides as an expert on staying…
How to Tell Whether Your Window Fan Should Be Facing In or Out
Photo: Michael Warwick (Shutterstock) For many people, window fans are essential tools for keeping cool—especially if they don’t have (or are cutting back on) air conditioning. Even with access to…
How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan
Photo: Liberated Gypsy (Shutterstock) Ceiling fans are crucial for keeping cool in the summer, especially for households without air conditioning. But if yours is wobbly, it could end up being…