Temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling and that means one thing: it's time to change the direction of your ceiling fan! Depending on where you live, you might use your ceiling fan year-round.

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Thank goodness for ceiling fans. Sure, they ...

In the winter, be sure the blades are turning clockwise and run at the fan's lowest speed. This will pull the cool air up, displacing warm air, which rises and tends to collect near the ceiling.

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 ...

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 ...

Using ceiling fans in winter can help cut heating costs and make you feel more comfortable. Here's what you should know about when and how to use them.

When winter weather rolls in and there’s a distinct chill in the air, the last thing you may think to do is crank up the ceiling fan. After all, that’s what you use in summer to shoo away the heat, ...

Near record-high temperatures are coming to Florida. Ceiling fans should turn counterclockwise to help you stay cooler. Inside fans can help, but only if inside temps are less than 90 degrees. A heat ...

Thank goodness for ceiling fans. Sure, they may not be the most aesthetically pleasing addition to your space, but who cares when they actually help make your home comfortable? During the summer, when ...