A dramatic change to make in your kitchen is to have an exterior door installed. While the kitchen already has one or more doors or entrances that connect it to the rest of the home, you might also wish to think about adding a door that goes directly outside. This is especially worth considering if your kitchen doesn't have an exterior door near it, which is the case in many homes.

Formica is a plastic laminate material made from several layers of craft paper, melamine, and resin glued to a plywood or MDF (medium density fiberboard). Formica is designed to be stain resistant and heat resistant, but you may notice scratches from knives, steel wool pads, or other sharp objects. Luckily, plastic laminate can be repaired without replacing the whole countertop. Follow these tips to fix formica countertop scratches. Prepare to Fix the Scratch