Lifehacker: Consumer Reports: Refresh your kitchen and bathroom

So I was perusing Lifehacker and I came across this post, originally from Consumer Reports.

Consumer Reports suggests a few ways handy and not-so-handy types can make some big changes in two of the house's most prominent rooms without drawing up major plans or hiring a contractor for more than minor jobs. Consider a few of their kitchen suggestions:

A couple of their suggesstions are exactly what we have done (in the kitchen, a new lamintate countertop and the refresh/repaint of cabinet doors), and what we are considering doing (new vanities in the bathroom). I think it's a testament to the cost effectiveness of their approach that we've been able to do it in a pretty short period of time with relatively minor experience.

The only other thing I could throw in? Paint your ugly tile instead of replacing it.