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While no microwave is truly portable, it was easier to lift the 28-pound model on and off the counter than some of the large models we tested that can weigh in at close to 40 pounds.

For deeper kitchen cabinets (with 14-, 15- or 16-inch depth), you’ll also need a bump-out kit, which allows the microwave to sit even with the edge of the cabinets. Bump-out kits are cheap, too ...

Cabinets aren't entirely off limits, though, as long as you have the money for a remodel. Built-in microwaves are designed to vent outwards, and a good contractor will know to install one safely.

Instead, a built-in microwave will occupy other cabinet or wall space elsewhere in the kitchen. This setup gives you a safer, superior ventilation system, as well as taking up no counter space.

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.

These are the best over-the-range microwaves from Consumer Reports' tests. An OTR, cabinet-mounted microwave can save space in your kitchen.

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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.