If your summer home needs a face-lift, consider how cabinet refacing can dramatically change the kitchen. For a small investment of money and time, you can have the look of a new kitchen.

A summer home should be a welcome retreat from the stresses of everyday life. It's a place where people go to relax and kick back. Many vacationers would rather sit on the porch and read than oversee a major summer home improvement project.

Kitchen remodeling can consume many months, with planning to interviewing contractors to the actual installation. This can be tricky if you live several hours away and are not easily available. In that scenario, cabinet refacing can offer a great solution.

Cabinet Refacing Benefits
With cabinet refacing, a contractor installs a new "face" and drawer fronts on the cabinets. Many wood species and door styles are available form which to choose, allowing home owners to dramatically change the look of their space.

Someone with old laminate cabinets, for example, can add the rich look of cherry or the lighter tones of maple. The cabinets also can be adorned with whimsical knobs and handles to accent the cabinet refacing.

Home Improvement Costs
A full kitchen remodel can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 or more. Cabinet refacing typically is a fraction of that cost, ranging from $2,500 to $4,000, with costs varying based on the size of the kitchen and the type of wood or veneer.

Remodeling your summer home doesn't have to be a major ordeal. For many home owners, cabinet refacing offers an easier--and less costly--way to update that getaway space.