In article >,
"Evelyn" > wrote:
> "Peppermint Patootie" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I've never lived where I had a hood over the stove. If what I'm making
> > is very smelly or smokey, I open a window.

> Bet you have to paint more often too. A range hood definitely cuts a lot
> of cooking smoke and the residue it leaves all over the walls over time.

Paint? My kitchen has panelling.

PP