There you are, perfecting the seasoning in your soup, when suddenly your vent hood starts clattering. It’s tempting to ignore the problem by just turning off the vent, but that’s not a great solution ...

Q. This week: I had my kitchen remodeled recently and purchased a new downdraft range, vented to the exterior. This winter I feel a cold draft when the stove is not in use. There is cold air coming ...

Q. Our home has a combination microwave/range hood that discharges directly through the sidewall of our home. The wall jack has a weather-head with a spring closure for the backdraft damper. The ...