Dear Andy: This is an excellent idea for adding lighting and a fan to a room without access to existing wiring. Even if you did not need access to electrical wiring, adding box beams can be an ...

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 ...

One of the best ways to cut down on your cooling costs in the summertime is with the use of ceiling fans. What if you don't have one? They can be easily added in place of an existing ceiling fixture.

Replacing an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan is only slightly more cumbersome than installing a light fixture. While it is best to leave electrical projects to licensed electricians, ...

Replacing a ceiling fan looks like a simple swap: old fixture down, new fan up. In reality, one hidden mistake can cause an ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I am interested in lowering my energy costs by installing a ceiling fan in my living room. I already have an overhead light ...