for the wainscoating you could use the sheets from home depot that come in 4'x8' sheets I think they are 1/8" or 3/16 thick and pretty cheap, maybe 20 bucks a sheet. cap it on the top like traditional wainscoating. for backsplash use either tile or or linoleum. the wainscoating can be put right on top with some liquid nails and finish nails and the tile could be put right on top.

They are thick and more rigid and attractive than your scrawny, limp downspout which got crushed and thrown to the curb.

I swear I spend more time convincing leads I'm here through thick and thin.

It looks like persistence, consistency and a thick skin can get you through the door. 

They are generic looking particle boards with fake blond oak look, 1/2" thick.

I tried to cut the concrete but it was super thick.

I've had many different scenarios played out, worst being getting a writ of possession from the Sheriff and them showing up in bullet proof jackets, drilling out the lock on the door only to get inside to have dog feces/urine 1" thick throughout the entire home! 

Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors, equipped with a self-closing device.R310.4 Bars, grilles, covers and screens.Bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosures, or window wells that serve such openings, provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with Sections R310.1.1 to R310.1.3, and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool, special knowledge or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening.R314.3 Location.Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:1.In each sleeping room.2.Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms.For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages.Note: In Washington State CO alarms are required on all homes sold.No egress thru other bedroom?

Sides and shelves are 3/4" thick and the products can easily be adapted to most closet sizes to make it look semi-custom. 

I can assure you that I do not have a thick foreign accent and I don't charge ANY upfront "insurance" fees.