Making adjustments to kitchen cabinets can be achieved without having to fork out for expensive replacements, it has been suggested. Although the economy is in a rut, adding value to a property is always a money-smart move in the long run, the Seattle Times reports. One way of updating a kitchen without overspending is by refacing existing cabinets with a plastic laminate, solid wood or wood veneer, interior design specialist James Hicks told the news source. According to Mr Hicks, adding a new face to kitchen hardware can cost as much as 50 per cent less than purchasing and installing new ones. For those not confident to do it themselves, a contractor can be hired to make any adjustments a homeowner needs, he added. Greg Miedema recently told the Daily Journal that swapping fixtures such as kitchen sinks and countertops is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those with a property.