New to this forum so here goes. My husband and I recently replaced a crummy looking fluorescent fixture in our kitchen with a chandelier. Where the old lighting was are several holes in the textured sheetrock, 2 of which are about 1/2 in diameter (4 or 5 are smaller), as well as significant black burn marks where it looks like the old lightning exploded sometime in the past. The ceilings are vaulted and continuously flow throughout the kitchen and on into the living room and dining room. We are not experienced handy-people so I'm wondering if this is a job we can do ourselves or should we throw in the towel and hire a pro. The main worry is the patches will be obvious and that the entire ceiling throughout all connecting rooms will have to be painted. I'd appreciate any advice.

hello, all -- i apologize for the probable stupidity of these Qs. first, i can't figure out which way the ceiling fan blades are supposed to go in winter and summer. the switch makes them turn clockwise or counterclockwise, of course, but i can't feel any difference in the air flow, so i'm not sure how to set them. second, when choosing clockwise or counterclockwise, am i supposed to look at the blades as if being below them and looking up or as if being above them and looking down? thanks much. -- susie margaret