If you need a completely new set of appliances there is no question that ... elaborate dinners or tossing a frozen meal in the microwave, your kitchen is the heart of your home.

Countertop microwaves are generally less expensive than over-the-range models. They’re also easier to install—just plug the microwave into a dedicated outlet, and you’re all set.

My mom particularly loves that the “sturdy” glass “can go directly from the fridge to the microwave” or dishwasher ... are even oven-safe without the lids. If this $6 apiece set doesn ...