Kitchen renovations do not need to be expensive and time consuming, as simple updates like changing the hardware on cabinets can improve most food preparation areas, it has been suggested.Writing for Examiner.com, Martha Stedifor recommended that prospective DIYers separate their kitchen into easily approachable sections to avoid it becoming messy.She stated A new coat of varnish and new hardware will update most kitchen cabinets for a fraction of the cost of new cabinets.The first step is to remove all the doors and drawers and lightly sand them with medium to fine grit sandpaper, Ms Stedifor explained.Once this is done, add either a water-based, gloss, semi-gloss or flat varnish before replacing hardware and reassembling, she added. People were also advised to use sustainable wood filler for areas that require it. In recent news, the Holland Sentinel reported that updating kitchen sink backsplash areas is a cost-effective way of giving the room a facelift.