Dear James: My husband bought a ceiling fan last summer, and it is still in the box. I am going to have to put it up myself at a light fixture. Are there any things to pay extra close attention to? -- ...

Because no one wants the hassle of standing up and reaching for a chain every time they want to adjust the fan or light. Some homes have several ceiling fans, so we'll narrow down our recommendation ...

Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call Rosie Romero’s radio show with questions about everything from preventing fires in their chimneys to getting rid of tree roots invading their ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Summer is approaching, and so is the stuffy heat it brings. If you want to keep the air circulating in your home, you don't have to rely entirely on your AC. You can save a bit of money by letting a ...

Are you looking to spruce up the look of some of the rooms in your home? Luckily, a complete remodel isn’t always necessary. There are many ways you can refresh your home’s decor, but one relatively ...

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 ...