The FOTILE Journal

Guides, Reviews &
Tips from Kitchen
Experts
Guides, Reviews &
Tips from Kitchen
Appliance Experts

Cooking techniques, product deep-dives, kitchen design ideas and health-conscious living — curated by the FOTILE team.

Kitchen Appliance Tips

Latest Articles

Kitchen Design

Kitchen Remodeling Stats Homeowners Should Know in 2025

Thinking about redoing your kitchen? Kitchen remodels are the most popular home upgrade in the U.S., but the data behind them might surprise you. These kitchen renovation statistics for 2025 reveal the significant spending, prioritization trends, and what actually yields a return on inves...

Appliance Tips

Range Hood Maintenance Tips

If you enjoy cooking, you likely know the importance of having a range hood in your kitchen. Range hoods are essential for removing smoke, fumes, and other pollutants from the air and creating a clean and healthy cooking environment. To keep your range hood functioning properly, it's impo...

Appliance Tips

10 Proven Ways to Prevent Grease Buildup in Your Kitchen

Are you tired of constantly scrubbing your kitchen to remove stubborn grease buildup? It’s an unsightly mess and can be a health hazard if not dealt with properly. Fortunately, you can take some easy steps to prevent grease buildup in your kitchen. In this guide, FOTILE will help ...

Appliance Tips

What Size Range Hood Do I Need?

Range hoods come in a variety of materials, designs, and sizes. It’s important that you install a range hood that is large enough for your cooktop to optimally remove smoke and odors from your kitchen. In this article, we’ll explain which size range hood you need. Whether you're embar...

Appliance Tips

Pros and Cons of Under-Cabinet Range Hoods

Under-cabinet range hoods are popular kitchen appliances, as they offer improved air circulation, space-saving benefits, and a modern and stylish upgrade to your kitchen. While there are multiple benefits to range hoods in general, under-cabinet range hoods also come with a few unique ben...