The Republican House majority is new, but its dilemma isn’t: trying to bring federal spending under control with most of Washington still run by Democrats without descending into chaos that will make ...

In this Ask the Hammer, a reader asks: If the politicians don't reach a deal on the debt ceiling, should I be worried about being laid off? And what should I be doing with my money? With the nation's ...

Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...

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As a strong heat wave blankets the Valley this week, many Phoenix residents may find themselves bracing for the intense Arizona summer sooner than expected. In Arizona, combating the extreme heat is ...

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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 ...

Many people swear by running ceiling fans at night to help them sleep. We use fans to cool down, so it seems logical that keeping a fan running all night will indeed keep us cool all night. The ...

Ceiling fans are typically wired into a building's electrical system, allowing you to operate them with wall switches, pull cables, and even remote controls for smart ceiling fans. While many also ...