Archive for May, 2008
Ceiling fans add a cool note to your decor and to the temperature in the room when it is hot, hot, hot outside.
Fan blades running clockwise push air downwards. You’ll feel a fresh breeze. If you keep your fan running in the summer time you will not need to use your air conditioner nearly as much, thereby saving on electricity and not only being kind to yourself and your family, but kind to the environmnet, as well. A good fan can operate 24 hours a day. Set it at a higher speed during the summer than in the cool weather.
Good air circulation is a must in your home. Fans in the kitchen, living room and bedroom can express your sense of style while being extremely practical and cost effective. Remember, you need a fan that is large enough to do the job in the size of room you are working with (see my previous post about what size fan to invest in), but not too large that it looks awkward. Find the size and finish that suits your individual taste.
Most fans have a light attached…good way to add extra lighting in the bedroom, for instance, when many builders’ homes do not provide a ceiling light.
