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…
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…
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 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…
The Best Way to Clean Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Photo: tab62 (Shutterstock) Cleaning your bathroom may not be your favorite household chore, but at least it’s pretty straightforward. In fact, you probably have some sort of routine down pat:…
How to Clean a Ceiling Fan (And Why It’s Important)
Photo: TY Lim (Shutterstock) When you’re taking a few minutes to quickly tidy up your home, you probably focus on what’s most visible—things like floors, countertops, and stuff at eye-level.…