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 ...

Typically, a piece of 2×4 wood blocking is nailed between the ceiling joists at the location of the new fan and the electrical box is screwed to this piece of blocking.

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 ...

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.

Dear James: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but there is no wiring up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I ...

Question: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but no wiring is up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do this ...

There’s really no problem in replacing an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan in terms of the electrical needs. But what you really have to be careful of is to make sure the electrical box ...

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 a source of anxiety, making you sweat and ...

Drop ceiling lights are common in offices and schools, but if you want to install some in your home you certainly can. Here's how to safely do it yourself.

In this easy DIY project, we’ll show you how to change a ceiling fan by adding a remote. For starters, slide the ceiling fan remote receiver into the space above the down rod. If it doesn’t ...