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 ...

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 ...