Q DEAR TIM: The plans for my new kitchen call for a range hood exhaust fan . Is one fan more effective than another? Years ago, the downdraft exhaust fans were popular. What kind of fan is in your ...

It might be necessary to remove the cabinet doors on your chosen spot in order to accommodate the microwave and its own swinging door. Happily, any raw edges can be tamed with a smooth microwave ...

2. Utilise shelf space 'Free worktop and counter space by storing a microwave within easy height reach on a shelf,' Debra ...

Q: Tim, I’m very excited about an upcoming kitchen remodel at my home. I need your advice about my kitchen exhaust fan. I’m getting conflicting information from contractors, the kitchen ...

For about 60 years most Americans chose electric cooktops rather than the gas-fired type. The conventional wisdom was that electric appliances were easier to clean, and the kitchen stayed cleaner ...

Find the best under-cabinet range hoods for a cooler, cleaner kitchen. Our top picks remove heat, smoke, and grease. Check out our top 10 Forbes Home list now.

The hot grease vapor touches exhaust fan filters, fan blades, the ductwork, your cabinets, the kitchen ceiling, and other surfaces in your kitchen. It then condenses on those surfaces. Soon there ...

You don’t have to look hard to find a broken microwave. These ubiquitous kitchen appliances are so cheap that getting them ... 80mm EDF intended for a RC jet makes an excellent exhaust fan.

While over-the-range microwaves can be more expensive than under-cabinet hoods, they do serve dual purposes: They’re a combination exhaust (or ventilation) fan and microwave for the price of one ...

When remodeling your kitchen, take the time and care to install proper ventilation. In Consumer Reports' tests, range hoods were better at venting than the fans in over-the-range microwaves.