Once you decide that you need a ceiling fan, you may be overwhelmed by the choices.  Here are three things that you need to consider when purchasing a ceiling fan. Ceiling Height-Most fans work with 8 or 9 foot ceilings, but if you're ceiling is higher, you may need a down rod. Your room's square footage-this will determine the size fan that you need, and what blade sweep (the distance from the end of one blade to the opposite blade.) The style of your room-Are you going for a contemporary feel?  Choose a modern ceiling fan style with sleek lines and minimal detail.  If the space...

  On someone else’s house, icicles may be a gorgeous sight. On your own home, however, they may be indicative of much more than just the time for snow angels and Christmas carols.   Icicles, when confined to the gutters, can be a tell-tale sign of an ice dam, which can result in water damage and leaks throughout your home. Luckily there are measures you can take to prevent such winter inconveniences; some are as simple as adjusting your interior lighting fixtures. What is an ice dam ? Ice dams occur when the snow on your roof can’t escape because of water...