When I planned the kitchen for the new house we built last year, I specifically did NOT want over-the-stove microwave. They take up more space and have too little clearance over the stove. I do home canning and need room for the large kettle. I have a cabinet with an opening for the microwave to sit. It is the right size for the build-in kit, although we havn't bought the framing kit as it is more than the microwave cost. The over-the range cost more and when they die (as MVs do) much more costly to replace.