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There are a number of different options available for people who want a new look for their kitchen cabinets but don't have a lot of money to use for this. It depends just how much you are willing to spend, and how handy you are, which option you choose.
The least expensive way to give your cabinets a bit of a new look is to replace the knobs and other accessories. This really does make a difference, and costs very little. Of course the difference is not as much as you would get by making a more major change to the cabinets. This might be a good thing to do while you are waiting to get together enough money for new cabinets.
The next option you might like to consider is painting or refacing your cabinets. This is also pretty simple. You do need to take down the cabinets and paint the different parts separately. Be sure to mark down which pieces go where so you can put them back afterwards. It is a bit simpler than a full DIY kitchen cabinet install since the places for the cabinets and the screws are already figured out and you just have to put them back where they came from once you have finished updating their look.
Next, you can purchase new ready to install cabinets and do a DIY kitchen cabinet install. A DIY install can be a bit difficult, so you should only do this if you are fairly handy around the house. You need to measure very accurately, and you need help so that you can be sure to keep everything straight. You also need help because the cabinets are too heavy to hold up on your own while you are attaching them.
You can also purchase unfinished cabinets that need to be put together, or build the cabinets yourself. These are both much harder than a DIY install, but they will save you more money. However, if you don't do a very good job your cabinets won't look as nice as they would if you paid the extra money for ready to install cabinets.
In the end, the exact option you choose will depend on the amount you have to spend, the skill level you have, and the amount of time you want to dedicate to the project.