Kitchen Lighting & Ventilation

Discover expert guides on range hood CFM, ventilation ducting, under-cabinet LEDs, and pendant spacing to build a bright, energy-efficient kitchen

A stainless range hood being mounted under kitchen cabinets with a rigid metal duct rising through the cabinet above

InteriorKitchen Lighting & Ventilation11 min read

Replace a Recirculating Range Hood With a Ducted One

A step-by-step guide to replacing a recirculating range hood with a ducted hood: CFM sizing, planning the duct run, cutting the wall or roof, and a proper cap.

Gloved hands screwing a slim LED light bar under white kitchen cabinets, driver box and wire on the counter

InteriorKitchen Lighting & Ventilation10 min read

Install Hardwired Under-Cabinet LED Lighting Without Glare

A step-by-step guide to hardwired under-cabinet LEDs: planning the wiring path, sizing the driver, mounting bars at the front edge, and hiding the connections.