In This Section How-to library | Rehab guidelines | How houses work | Energy conservation HOME How-To Kitchen And Bath Ask The Old-House Doctor Here's how to paint dark or worn kitchen cabinets. The Old House Web By Kendall Holmes We're trying to freshen our kitchen on a budget of $1,000 or less. The finish on our wood cabinets is dark and worn, but the cabinets are otherwise in good shape. Can we paint them? How and with what? Painting is ...