The most convenient control option is a ceiling fan with a remote, and if you want to be able to change the direction of your blades from bed, fixed setting remotes work without coming in contact face ...

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If your AC's been working overtime this summer, brace yourself -- your next energy bill might sting. But before you reach for the thermostat, consider a much simpler, lower-cost fix: your ceiling fan.