Undertaking a kitchen remodel is one home improvement which pays for itself in the long-term, it has been claimed.However, Jeremy Vest, owner of DirectBuy, concedes that fitting a brand-new kitchen to a home is also one of the most expensive projects which an individual can take on.As such, the expert highlights a number of smaller improvements that can be undertaken which can also create a significant upgrade without a major dent in your bank account.One thing which homeowners can do to breathe new life into their kitchen is upgrade their kitchen sink, Mr Vest suggests. Replacing a worn faucet head with a shiny new head polishes off a kitchen with new sophistication, he explained.Alternatively, replacing the floor is another way homeowners can improve on their existing room.As a rule, kitchens seem to draw a crowd and, consequently, show wear and tear a little sooner than most homeowners would like, Mr Vest added.By undertaking one or more of these improvements you can capture the effect of remodel without the cost.