Dear Pat: My kitchen smells when I cook fish or onions, but the range hood is too noisy to use. I would like to build a decorative wood one myself. Is this a good idea, or is a stock range hood better ...

Q: I have a cheap range hood that is permanently stained and, as a bonus, it stinks. I want to replace it with a microwave oven/range hood combination, but I don’t see any ductwork in the cabinet ...

Q: I have a range hood that is a piece of trash. When I turn it on, it sucks the air in and spits it right back in my face. The hood sits on an exterior wall, but I want to change it so that it ...

Question: I seldom use my old noisy range hood. I thought about making a new one from decorative wood myself. Does this make sense or should I buy a standard metal one? Answer: People often don’t ...