Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Q: I bought a house with bedrooms that face the south side of the house. During the summer, the heat in those rooms is brutal. They already have ceiling fans, but I am wondering if putting up some ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You're sitting in a cozy room with a big window and ample amount of sunlight pouring in. And suddenly you notice some streaks on the glass, ...