While many people install decorative ceiling-mount paddle-fans for cosmetic purposes, such fans serve a number of other useful purposes. Besides looking good, ceiling fans provide improved air ...

Many fans now also have an optional remote-control wall switch that will control both the fan and light if the fan is replacing a ceiling light. The first step is to install a new metal electrical ...

Whether you’re looking to ward off stifling summer heat or just looking to increase airflow in living or sleeping spaces, it’s hard to beat a ceiling fan. Paired with air conditioning or even ...

Putting up a ceiling fan is not a difficult job. Many of the new ceiling fans have an installation hanging hook built into the ceiling mounting. This makes it a one-person job, assuming that you ...

North side handyman Michael Goldstein is known as the Mensch with a Wrench to his clients and he’s one of our Weekend Workbench experts. On Sunday, April 7th at 10:30am on WGN, the Mensch wil… ...

Ceiling fans can help in a household in the absence of air-con. Here are some tips on how to choose and install the right model for your home.

With ceiling fans strategically located in rooms of your home where you spend the most time, you can turn the thermostat up to save money without sacrificing comfort. When it comes to installation ...

To get the most out of your new ceiling fan, whether it’s a Westinghouse or another non-smart fan, you should also install a variable fan switch along with it.