Q: My new home is prewired for a ceiling fan, which I am finally ready to install. Are there any precautions I should take? A: You’ll be using a ladder, so I hope ...

Answer: If there is an existing light fixture at the spot you want the fan, you’re in luck. Otherwise, you’ll need to hire an electrician to fish a wire through the attic first. That can be ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • This summer’s weather has been fairly mild, but with the recent heat, I’m wondering if we should install some ceiling fans in ...

As temperatures climb higher in the summer, so do electricity bills. One way to lower their cost is to use ceiling fans to cool your home. But what direction should they rotate? Here's what to know ...