Homeowners could make huge savings during kitchen renovations by doing the installation work themselves, an expert has said.Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build Renovation Centre in Swindon, noted that replacing an old kitchen and installing a new one can take up around ten days, depending on the existing and new layouts.There may also be some plumbing and rewiring involved, and certainly a lot of carpentry work, he added.Mr Doherty therefore estimated that by ripping out and installing a new kitchen themselves, homeowners could save between 2,000 and 3,000.However, if youre not confident about installing the new kitchen, or dealing with plumbing and carpentry, you could save yourself a few hundred pounds by ripping out the old one, and then letting the professionals step in, he commented.Homeowners looking to revamp their kitchen should consider investing in a new Franke kitchen sink or set of taps. This week, property designer Lisa Boone explained in the Los Angeles Times how she was able to give a kitchen and home a modern, eco-friendly makeover on tight finances.