Furnishing a house isn’t only about choosing the right pieces of furniture and household features but knowing how much money to invest in what. As you know different household items have different life expectancies, so there is no need to spend a large sum of money on items that you will have to replace in the upcoming years. Here is a list with the lifespan of the most common household features.
Kitchen appliances – The life expectancy of all kitchen appliances depends on how you use them. So, we will assume that you use them properly. The appliance with the longest lifespan is the gar range, approximately 15 years. Dryers and refrigerators have an expectancy of 13 years, while smaller appliance such as microwaves and dishwashers tend t last for about 9 years. Aside of all this, most homeowners tend to replace their appliances every 3 to 5 years due to technological and energy consumption changes.
Cabinetry – Kitchen cabinets have a lifespan of about 50 years. So it is perfectly logical that you invest in them, as you won’t change them any time soon. Medicine cabinets on the other hand, have a shorter life expectancy, around two decades. However the longest surviving cabinets are the garage and laundry cabinetry which are expected to last for over 100 years. So, choose them carefully as you will be looking at them for a very, very long time.
Storage – All storage features such as closets, wardrobes, shelves and bookcases are supposed to last for a lifetime. So, unless you want to redecorate your household from top to bottom in the next few years, we suggest that you don’t spare means and purchase the best possible items.
Masonry – Masonry is one of the most durable elements of a household. Features such as chimneys, fireplaces and brick veneers should last for a lifetime, while brick walls have a lifespan of about 100 years. So, when it comes to masonry, you should invest heavily as replacing it is almost impossible, so at least you can make it right and not cut corners.
Countertops – Countertops are tricky, so you should carefully choose the type that you will use. For example natural stone countertops are relatively cheap and have a life expectancy of a lifetime, while marble countertops are much more expensive and have a lifespan of about 20 years. This means that you must carefully consider your budget and choose between appearance and practicality.
Patios – Due to the fact that patios are a subject to a large range of weather conditions, their life expectancy can range in dependence of their construction material. For instance wooden patios have a lifespan of approximately 20 years under ideal conditions, while stone patios can last for 50 to 60 years.
Once you have carefully chosen in which items you will invest heavily and in which you won’t and you have properly furnished your home, call a professional rubbish removal company to clear the generate waste. You will need professional rubbish removal services as you will be too tired to disposal of the garbage on your own.