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Ceiling Fan Height
Set fan clearance at 9 feet above the floor if possible (if this is not possible, maintain a minimum clearance of 7 feet. ... |
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Ceiling Fan Installation
Because it's much more complicated to install a ceiling fan than a ceiling light fixture, you might want to consider having ... |
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Ceiling Fan Pitch
For a ceiling fan to move the right amount of air, its blades should be set at a 14 degree angle. Blades set at a 10 degree ... |
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Ceiling Fan Quality
The most important part of a ceiling fan is its motor. High-end brands usually have the most energy-efficient, well-designed ... |
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Ceiling Fan Rotation
Ceiling fans should rotate counter clock-wise in the summer (to generate a breeze downward to cool you off) and clock-wise in ... |
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Ceiling Fan Size
Before you buy a fan, consider the size of the room you want to cool. A 52-inch fan is appropriate for a room that's 230 ... |
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Feathered Borders
Feathering is a term which means using a brush to paint around borders and corners. When used well this technique will produce ... |
 
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How to Install a Ceiling Fan
Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan can bring comfort and energy savings to the home. |
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How to Paint a Ceiling
With the right tools and a little preparation, a ceiling can be painted without difficulty. |
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How to Paint High Stairwells
Excessively tall staircase paint jobs that require scaffolding might be best left to the experts. For moderately tall jobs, a ... |
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How to Soundproof Your Studio for a Better Podcast
The popularity of video and audio podcasts has drawn attention to the value of good acoustics and the importance of ... |
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Insulating Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can't cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy ... |
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Overcoming the Challenges of High Ceilings
High ceilings give homes a dramatic visual effect, but they also present unique challenges. Follow these tips to make your ... |
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Recessed Heat Loss
Recessed light fixtures can be a major source of heat loss, but you need to be careful how close you place insulation next to ... |
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Recessed Light Insulation
Recessed light fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below ... |
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Removing Popcorn Ceilings
To remove the popcorn ceiling, start by protecting all the surfaces including floors and walls that you do not want to get ... |
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Soundproofing Your Home
Simple, cost-effective ways to soundproof a room or keep noise at bay include preventing sound from traveling by caulking and ... |
