Forget cranking up the thermostat. Redistribute the heat in the room and help lower heating costs.

This ceiling fan hack has my jaw on the floor. Thanks to this quick job, you can use your ceiling fan all year round.

Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, right? Yet here's the thing: that simple ceiling fixture hanging above your ...

In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's so much to look forward to in the summertime: pool parties, refreshing summer cocktails, and a ...

Summer means the arrival of warnings to stay cool in the heat. The National Weather Service in Spokane reported that hot temperatures, ranging from the 90s to the lower 100s, are expected region-wide ...

Ceiling fans can play a really big role in keeping your home cool (or warm), depending on the season (and help cut your electric bills, too). But if you don't run your fan blades in the right ...

Ceiling fans cooling a media room - Mint Images/Getty Images Installing one of the top-rated energy-efficient ceiling fans for your home is a smart way to reduce your energy bills. When used in ...

With daylight saving time ending this Sunday, it’s the perfect reminder to check your ceiling fan’s direction. Homeowners often overlook this adjustment, but the direction your ceiling fan spins can ...

Despite an early start, this summer's Texas heat is likely to persist through the end of October. And if you have an older home, or just don't want to break the bank, air conditioning may not be an ...

A: All of the sources we could find — and we found a lot — say that in the summer the blades of the fan should move in the direction that blows the air directly down from the fan (usually ...