Smart plugs can't help with hardwired ceiling fans, but a small add-on can. It gives you app and voice controls without replacing the fan itself.

SIPTU has called on heating company Glen Dimplex to urgently reconsider plans to cut 51 jobs at its manufacturing plant in Newry, Co Down. The union said it is seeking meaningful engagement with ...

As temperatures drop, using a ceiling fan may not be the first thing you think of to take the chill out of the air in your home. After all, you use it all summer long to cool the air, and that’s not ...

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In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...

Ceiling fans look attractive and can also make your utility bill look less daunting throughout the year. For instance, if you have central air conditioning and also run a ceiling fan, you can raise ...

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The remote control can make or break your streaming experience, which might explain why device makers are offering increasingly better ones, sometimes at an additional cost. The best streaming remotes ...