One of the first things we did when we got here was replace the existing front door.
There used to be an internal grade door there - not good on the southern side of the house where it bears the brunt of the wet weather we get here, and it was starting to de-laminate and deteriorate. So we bought an untreated solid timber door and had the glass panel inserted (in frosted glass) by a local glazier. We bought some solid matt black door furniture and the raw timber was sealed with an outdoor quality sealant.
I just love the sound of a solid timber door closing - and with the outdoor sealant its standing up very well to the weather. It just needs a wipe down now and then to keep it looking good.
We added a flyscreen door too. Before we didn't have one at all - which made the house very hot in summer with no chance of any cross-ventilation. And without a flyscreen it was open season on us for the mozzies, flies and midges. We also ran the risk of having a snake or goanna wander in. So now we have a flyscreen door we can leave the front door open during summer - providing plenty of airflow and cross-ventilation. 
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