Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Q: I have a ceiling fan light kit with a pull-chain that turns the light on or off. The problem is that the pull-chain is frozen and won’t pull to turn the lights on or off. How can I go about getting ...

There’s really no problem in replacing an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan in terms of the electrical needs. But what you really have to be careful of is to make sure the electrical box that ...

It's not a necessity by any stretch, but Lutron's newest smart switch is still a welcome addition to a system that's already great. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

The Lutron HomeKit-enabled fan controller makes it easy for anyone to control a ceiling fan from the wall, with their phone, or with their voice. But, it isn't perfect. During the 2019 Consumer ...

Wireless controls are available to eliminate costly and difficult wiring in finished walls during installation of the Aireshare™ room-to-room and level-to-level transfer fans. Switch-It controls ...

The HunterSmart technology debuting at CES 2026 is a cutting-edge conversion option for home fans and more.

Smart home upgrades no longer require complicated rewiring, pricey installations, or a massive ecosystem overhaul. One of the ...

This is an improved version of Anthony Smith’s designs for a latch on/latch off switch (see the whole series below). The new design switches a 120VAC load, and includes several much-needed details on ...