Refacing cabinets with self-stick veneer is a budget-friendly way of giving your kitchen a fresh new look. Attach new clean plywood to the sides of your cabinets, then prepare the veneer, cutting it half an inch wider and two inches longer than each vertical stile and horizontal rail. When cutting, make sure the wood grain runs lengthwise. Peel away the self-stick backing, and slowly press the veneer into place.