Now I Know Why...

there is no range hood in the kitchen!

The kitchen is compact and the way the cabinets are constructed, the stove has to go in front of a window.

I figured I would just do some online browsing for a suitable range hood that I could put over the stove and in front of the window - like one for the island cooktops. Yes it will block the window, but you really should have a vent...

Well, turns out the freestanding hoods - called chimney hoods - start at about $600 and go up to $2500... huh? That is not including all the duct work and other things needed to get the thing up through the ceiling and roof.

Now I know why there is no evidence of a hood in that kitchen!

Plan B...

I'll take ideas if you have them.

And, no, keeping the window cracked is not an option when the temps will be hitting low teens...

guess I have some researching to do!