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    Old 06-29-2011, 02:42 PM
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    Hot here in Texas use ceiling fan in one room but have stand up fan in other and it a battle to keep up with things but too hot without it same if I set on porch and try to do hand work wind blows everything away but it is so hot if wind not blowing
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    Old 06-29-2011, 02:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by featherweight
    I use a ceiling fan along with the central air. Sometimes the little pieces fly off the table but I just bend down and pick them up.
    And get credit for exercise too! :D
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    I use a Vornado and using the losest speed aim it at the ceiling so it doesn't actually blow on me. Helps with the personal summers too!
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    Old 06-29-2011, 02:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by np3
    I use a ceiling fan to avoid this problem.
    me, too...mine is on medium speed and I don't have any issues.
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    Old 06-29-2011, 03:10 PM
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    I have a Stanley blower fan that construction workers use on job sites. And I set it on the floor in my sewing room or when I am out on my patio sewing and turn it on low and have it blow on my feet and legs and it keeps me cool. So I don't have a problem of stuff blowing around. :))
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    Old 06-29-2011, 03:12 PM
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    I have a ceiling fan and just bought an itty bitty 6" tabletop fan at walmart a few weeks ago. Surprisingly it works great!
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    Old 06-29-2011, 03:15 PM
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    I angle the fan so it's not actually blowing on my work area. It's a floor fan and just move it so it hits my back side, it seems to be enough to keep me cook enough to sew. If not, I get up from sewing and go do something more directly in line with the fan.
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    Old 06-29-2011, 03:29 PM
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    AC set in the upper 70's to keep humidity down more than to keep temperature low. Makes it easier for DH to breath. Ceiling fans in every room on low. Some small fans where needed, angled to do the most good.
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    Old 06-29-2011, 03:45 PM
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    Yes, for my "private summers" and "power surges" I use almost EVERYWHERE my "over 40 fan". It even vacations with me!
    In the studio, I have 2 ceiling fans and 2 tower fans and let it blow directly on me! Yes, it blows fabric, thread, lint, etc., but simply cannot be without my fans!
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    Old 06-29-2011, 03:49 PM
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    I have an overhead fan going on a low speed but on those particularly hot days I add one free standing one to blow on my feet and legs. It does the job for me without blowing too much around me.
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