Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. June ...

So, I don't know specifically much about ceiling fan repair but none of the principles involved are of concern to me. My new house, the ceiling fan in the room I've chosen to make my office, doesn't ...

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Your ceiling fan has been running all summer, but the room still feels stuffy. The thermostat keeps creeping lower, the energy bill keeps climbing, and you’re starting to wonder if the fan is doing ...

A ceiling stain brought on by a plumbing problem or a roof leak isn’t a calamity. But no one will blame you when you look up at that ugly stain, and exclaim in exasperation: Now what? If the leak hasn ...

If you’ve noticed your ceiling fan is less effective, it may be due for a cleaning. Dirty fan blades don’t move air as efficiently, as the extra weight can slow down the fan’s speed. Alongside other ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...