I live in an affordable apartment, but I hate the outdated look of the kitchen counter-tops. I would like to find a way to give them a totaly updated granite look without damaging the property. Is there a cover of some type or a material that is removable?

I have s sheet of laminated floor in my kitchen which need to be replace. I am on a tight budget. I like some ideas on what I can do with the floors, cheaply and still look stylish.

I am renting so I cannot permanently do anything.. The floor is old and has deep scratches in alot of places its old rolled out kitchen flooring. Since i dont want to cut out, I would like to do the middle of floor and leave a border of old floor. Any suggestions would ...