Upgraded kitchen cabinetry adds instant value to a home — but if buying new is a budget buster, consider the less expensive options of refinishing or refacing instead.

National Kitchen and Bath Association data show refacing will cost about half of what you would spend for comparable new kitchen cabinets, while refinishing can cost as little as one-third. Both save time and money and work best if you are satisfied with the existing layout of the kitchen.

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