Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Nothing clears a kitchen full of guests faster than smoke or fish fumes. A range hood is the solution ... wider if it's an island hood, which doesn't have a wall or cabinets next to it to help ...

Outdoor venting, usually through a duct in the wall, is feasible for any range within 20 feet of an exterior wall, including the roof. The hood should be installed 24 to 30 inches above the ...