Finding the right place for your microwave in the kitchen will leave you weighing up many factors from safety, to convenience ...

We tested eight of the best microwaves to see how they compare when heating frozen burritos, popping popcorn and warming soups. Two models emerged as the best.

The cost to replace a built-in microwave can be as little as a few hundred dollars. Costs start to rise if cabinetry work is needed.

In my old apartment, my countertop microwave took up half of the counter. That’s why over-the-range (OTR) microwaves are another popular option.

Despite all the benefits of owning a microwave, they do take up a lot of space. We compare over-the-range and built-in microwaves.

Installing the microwave themselves was a tricky project; in hindsight, Danielle says it would’ve been a better idea to hire a professional, but it provided much-needed additional counter space.

“The cabinet hardware kept catching on my fingers, which was a nuisance. Last, I had a countertop microwave that took over a lot of precious counter space, and it would be nice to find an in-cabinet ...