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		Ceiling Fan Height Set fan clearance at 9 feet above the floor if possible (if this is not possible, maintain a minimum clearance of 7 feet. ...
		Ceiling Fan Installation Because it's much more complicated to install a ceiling fan than a ceiling light fixture, you might want to consider having ...
		Ceiling Fan Pitch For a ceiling fan to move the right amount of air, its blades should be set at a 14 degree angle. Blades set at a 10 degree ...
		Ceiling Fan Quality The most important part of a ceiling fan is its motor. High-end brands usually have the most energy-efficient, well-designed ...
		Ceiling Fan Rotation Ceiling fans should rotate counter clock-wise in the summer (to generate a breeze downward to cool you off) and clock-wise in ...
		Ceiling Fan Size Before you buy a fan, consider the size of the room you want to cool. A 52-inch fan is appropriate for a room that's 230 ...
		Feathered Borders Feathering is a term which means using a brush to paint around borders and corners. When used well this technique will produce ...
		Recessed Heat Loss Recessed light fixtures can be a major source of heat loss, but you need to be careful how close you place insulation next to ...
		Recessed Light Insulation Recessed light fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below ...
		Removing Popcorn Ceilings To remove the popcorn ceiling, start by protecting all the surfaces including floors and walls that you do not want to get ...

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