Replacing your home's air filter is a home maintenance task on everyone's radar, but when was the last time you thought about your microwave's filter? These filters are crucial components to every ...

Proper maintenance is key to a properly-working appliance. Grease filters in microwaves should be cleaned regularly to prevent performance issues and odor problems. Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned ...

Thinking beyond the microwave? Some of these appliance swaps promise crispier, more evenly cooked food — and might just earn a permanent spot on your counter.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...