Links to Freshen your Kitchen

Sometimes small changes make all the difference. Renovate your kitchen in a weekend with these do-it-yourself ideas.
                        

1. Brighten up worktops
Mask damaged or stained work surfaces with inexpensive and cheerful cutting boards. Try Jelli Boards, available in four colors: green, orange, pewter and white. They're dishwasher safe and odor-resistant. $9.95; at Crate & Barrel.
                        

2. Update old lighting
Spotlight dark areas of your kitchen by changing regular lighting to track or strip lighting. The heads are adjustable so you can position the lights directly where you're working. Lowe's Home Improvement Center, or any other home improvement store has product listings and installation instructions.
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Under-the-cabinet lighting can really change the look of your kitchen and it is practical too.

3. Give your floor a makeover
Replace a well-worn kitchen floor with glueless, click-together laminate flooring, such as Pergo. It's easy to install and can be laid directly over most existing floors including ceramic tile, vinyl and wood.

4. Change your faucets
Update your old, leaky faucets with new, stylish ones.

5. Make the most of your space
Keep your spice jars organized and within reach with a multi-tiered spice rack. It's an ideal space saver, too. Expand-A-Shelf is durable, adjustable and dishwasher safe. Price $8.99 to $11.99. Available online at Stacks & Stacks HomeWares. 

Resources: AllYou.com; photo: This Old House)