Monthly Archives: May 2020

  1. May 25, 2020

    Keep it Low Profile: Why a Low Profile Fan is The Perfect Fit

    Ceiling fans are a great way to add height and dimension to any room. Yet, what about smaller spaces that don't demand such drama?

    In this case, a low profile ceiling fan is ideal.

    Designed to sit closer to the ceiling than traditional models, these streamlined accessories can help you decorate and cool even the most challenging rooms with ease.

    Still on the fence about investing in one? Today, we're sharing a few of the top reasons why it's smart to purchase one today.

    What is a Low Profile Ceiling Fan?

    As its name implies, a low profile fan features blades that are positioned and balanced close to the ceiling. Whereas most fans come equipped with an extendable downrod to accommodate a range of room sizes, this one is designed to sit nearly flush to the top.

    Wondering if you need one? Look up.

    While many homes feature ceilings that are

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  2. May 19, 2020

    Get Inspired: 7 Outdoor Ceiling Fan Designs for a Cooler Patio

    Spring has officially arrived and summer is quick on its heels. This can only mean one thing: You're about to spend a lot more time on your porch or patio. 

    Today, outdoor living spaces are just as feature-rich and functional as home interiors, including many familiar convenient comforts. 

    Outdoor ceiling fans are one focal point that can tie your exterior together and help it feel like an extension of your living room. Today, we're sharing seven of our top favorites that offer year-round style.

    All of these fans are rated for outdoor use and wet locations by the UL. This means you can be confident that they'll perform as expected while delivering plenty of eye-catching style.

    1. Tropical Leaf Ceiling Fan

    You might not be able to escape to the Hawaiian islands this year, but you can always evoke the laidback vibe of the coast

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  3. May 14, 2020

    How to Find the Best Large Ceiling Fan

    Over the past several years, you may have noticed that there are many ceiling fans that are larger than you may have been accustomed to seeing in the past. Open great rooms indoor with big ceiling spaces to fill; and even greater in size outdoor entertainment areas caused the 52" ceiling fans of yesterday to just not be able to get the job done. 60" ceiling fans became available, but still people wanted more substantial options.

    Industrial warehouse ceiling fans

    With the emergence of fan companies that specialize in warehouse fans, such as Big Ass Fans, people began to learn there were options that could fill more immense living spaces. However, these huge warehouse fans weren't the perfect answer for residential use, because

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  4. May 07, 2020

    Ceiling Fans for Modern Home Technology

    Once the Future, Now the Present

    Todays’ homes feature automation that once was only a fantasy.

    When I was a kid I used to love sitting around watching cartoons. One of my favorites was The Jetsons. I remember George getting home from work, exiting his little spaceship car, then up the vacuum tube style elevator into his home. Once inside he was greeted by his robot dog Astro, and his robot maid.

    Some of the things I saw were so cool, but who would have ever thought some of those things would become present day technology that we take for granted everyday when we use them. One episode even had a kid watching The Flintstone’s on a small computer type device attached to his wrist. Aka: today’s Apple Watch!

    They would speak to activate devices in the home. Now we have Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and so on.

    Now, when we get the spaceship style flying car, that automatically folds into a briefcase, we’ll be getting somewhere!

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