You could set yourself up for some explosions—or worse.

Oatmeal boils over because the starches in the oats thicken the cooking liquid into a gel that traps steam bubbles until they spill over. Tricks such as balancing a spoon across the pot don't really ...

Microwaves make life easy because you can heat food quickly without much effort. But not all snacks are safe to put inside. Some foods create a big mess; others can even be dangerous when microwaved.

How to stop the dreaded oat-splosion before it starts.