Determine where you will install the range hood, then mark where the ductwork will meet the range hood on the wall. Chuck an 18-inch section of straightened coat hanger into a drill.

The typical installation for a vented range hood—one that exhausts air to the outside—requires cutting through exterior walls, running ductwork, and in most cases, adding cabinetry or a soffit ...

Today’s best range hoods have ratings anywhere from 300 to 1,000 CFM—the higher the CFM, the more efficiently the range hood will be able to capture odors and smoke as you cook.

Their exposed vent stacks, which vent cooking gases outside, can make a strong design statement. Island hoods Island hood models are mounted to and vented through ductwork in the ceiling.

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Question: I want to add a bathroom vent fan with an overhead light. The window does not provide enough light. What are some tips for installing one and venting it up through the the roof? Answer: A… ...