Tara's Budget Rental Remodel: $300 Later, This Rental Kitchen Is No Longer Recognizable

This is what Tara's kitchen looked like when she moved in this past September. Not too pretty, eh? With her landlord's approval, we did an light reno that didn't cost a lot, but made a major difference in both appearance and function. Spending money on a rental isn't for everyone -- but for those of you who love to cook, have a horrible kitchen, and plan to stay put for awhile, then a little investment may well be worth the time and expense.