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"The microwave is on fire!" one of my students exclaimed. I quickly looked at the sparking spectacle in the back of the room. Several students were staring at the oven. I was expecting a raging ...

Can you put things on top of your microwave, or is this unsafe? We explain all the reasons why it isn't safe to store things ...

Dear Heloise: The person who wrote in about putting baby oil on microwave hinges had a great idea. You can use a syringe with the oil in it to do this kind of job. There are also things called “needle ...

Dear Heloise: The person who wrote in about putting baby oil on microwave hinges had a great idea. You can use a syringe with the oil in it to do this kind of job. There are also things called “needle ...

Microwave Safety Tips: Microwaves have become an essential appliance in every kitchen today. Whether it's heating food in ...

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. Once the holiday meal ends, the spotlight turns to enjoying the leftovers in the days ahead. To keep those leftovers safe to eat, the U.S.

On Day 4 of the 2024 Firebusters week, we remind about some basic safety tips when using that great kitchen tool: the microwave oven.

U.S Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) shares a few key safety tips to handle a microwave at home. These tips can help prevent mishaps and let you enjoy the benefits of this useful invention.