Renovation: Step Two--the microwave

[scarlettina]

The microwave is too big. It hasn't arrived yet, and won't for another three-and-a-half weeks, but this morning I checked out its measurements online and realized that it's too tall for the space in which it's intended to go. If I get it and install it, then I'll have about 16 inches between its bottom and the stove top to cook--and that's not

Comments

[mevennen]

I did not have a microwave before moving here - I use it for heating tea and de-frosting stuff from the freezer or fridge, but that's it.

Microwave Free Solidarity

[mimerki]

I have been microwave free since the divorce and, other than sometimes when heating leftovers, I have not missed it.

[willowgreen]

I never use the microwave to heat water. ::shudders:: Water never heats evenly in it, and some of my favorite mugs aren't even microwave-safe. We use the microwave a lot for heating up leftovers, occasionally for frozen foods or precooking vegetables. It's also good for melting butter or heating up milk for a latte. I use it for one thing or another almost every day, but I'm pretty sure I could survive without it if I had to

[dancinghorse]

I have a microwave and use it, mostly for heating the morning oatmeal. I don't think you need one, from what you say. It's really not worth the trouble to redo your kitchen. Really.

[shelly_rae]

No microwave here either. Never miss it. People have asked "how do you reheat food?" Really? I use this thing called a stove.
Dishwashers are rather nice though if you cook for more than one or for scrubbing cat bowls. But no hurry there.
Hope your new fridge is great. Someday I want one that makes ice.
Anon