You Can Increase Your Cooking and Storage Capabilities -- Without a Major Remodel! TIP #1: Upgrade. Trade in your microwave for one that also offers convection capability. This will give you a second oven this season for all those pies and desserts you'll be making. Microwave/convection combos are available in countertop, built-in and over-the-range formats. TIP #2: Put your backsplash to work. Take advantage of untapped wall space for spice and utensil storage capacity convenient to your cookt