Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

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, ...

Question: I’m very excited about an upcoming kitchen remodel at my home. I need your advice about my kitchen exhaust fan. I’m getting conflicting information from contractors, the kitchen designer and ...

Q: Tim, I'm excited about remodeling my kitchen and I'd appreciate your advice about choosing an exhaust fan. I'm getting conflicting information from contractors, the kitchen designer and my husband.

We were in the basement at our daughter’s house last month. This month, we’re in the attic at our house. Before I get to the latest project, I need to answer a question for a number of readers who ...

It’s 6:55 p.m. on Friday night, and I’m zooming down Interstate 95, trying to get to Home Depot in time for ceiling fan installation class. That’s right: ceiling fan installation class. On a Friday ...

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 ...

Installing a new fan in any room of your home is a good idea, no matter where you live in climatically diverse Arizona. From Flagstaff to Kingman to Greer to Nogales, we enjoy a plethora of different ...