A microwave can be a saving grace in the kitchen. From heating up leftovers to defrosting frozen foods to making quick meals, there's just about nothing it can't do, making our lives easier so often.

Listing agent: Linda Conforti, Jameson Sotheby’s, 630-460-3962 This four-story home in a gated community has five bedrooms — each with an en suite bathroom — as well as two home offices, two laundry ...

Dear James: I always enjoy using the steam room at my tennis club. I have seen small steam generators advertised for home use. Can I just install glass bathtub doors and a steam generator, or is more ...