A lot of costly home improvements can instead be tackled via lower-cost alternatives, according to Angie’s List, an online source for home improvement contractors.
Case in point: the cabinets.
Instead of installing new cabinets, Angie’s List recommends refacing the existing ones. Refacing consists of installing new cabinet doors and drawer fronts, and covering the exposed frames of the cabinets with new matching wood or plastic veneer. No cabinets are ripped out, and the layout remains the same.
Cabinet refacing typically costs 25 percent to 30 percent less than replacing existing cabinets. Most companies price per unit (count each door, drawer, etc., as a unit) Price per unit can range as low as $100 to as high as $250, depending on materials.
