Replacing a kitchen or bathroom floor is especially easy if you use adhesive-backed vinyl tiles. Easier to handle than rolled vinyl flooring and less messy than regular vinyl tiles that require a sticky adhesive compound, this is a quick way to update your floor. It may take you longer to take the old flooring up than to put the new tiles down. Choose materials that last. The best materials might not be the cheapest ones or the most trendy ones, but they will save you money on the long term. You should choose asphalt, wood, stones and ceramic for the outside of your house. For the inside, vinyl flooring lasts much longer. When doing home improvement, be sure you know about the longevity of different items. A brand new chimney, for example, can last upwards of a hundred years. A wooden deck can only last 15 years. Vinyl flooring lasts approximately 29 years, whereas oak flooring can last a lifetime. These comparisons should help you appreciate that you should do a cost-benefit analysis before doing any home improvement project.

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