With temperatures soaring, it's safe to say we're in the thick of a serious summer scorcher. Cranking up the air conditioner has become essential, but staying cool can result in higher energy bills.

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While comfort is a cornerstone of good home design, the appeal of some practical fixtures, like ceiling fans, is beginning to lose favor among designers and homeowners. As air conditioning units and ...

Our tests have found that even cost-conscious options can provide great airflow CR engineer Bernie Deitrick tests ceiling fans by measuring their airflow and speed, among other things. By Mary H.J.