How long should parts of a home last?
Whether you are a buyer looking for a home, or a seasoned veteran homeowner, here are some estimates of how long some of these big ticket items should last:
Roof - depending on the materials used, location, and maintenance, Tile, Copper, or Slate - 50 years, Wood Shake or Fiber Cement - 25 to 30 years, whereas Asphalt shingles can last 20 years.
HVAC - can last for at least 15 years and can go up to 25 years with proper maintenance. (Sometimes it does make sense to replace due to increased efficiency)
Flooring - carpets only last about 10 years, whereas wood and tile can last up to 100 years!
Washer/Dryer - with proper maintenance, can last 10 to 15 years.
Kitchen appliances - can last at least a decade, Refrigerators 6 to 15 years, Dishwashers 10 years, and Ranges/Stoves about 15 to 17, for electric vs gas respectively.
Hope this helps,
Joe, Jean, Donna & Jessa
What our happy clients are saying...
|
Here’s to our Successful Buyers!
Join us and Give Blood
Des Plaines Library - Meeting Room C - 12:30 to 6:30 pm.
Make an appointment at www.vitalant.org, code ORD0PL98, or call 877-258-4825
Walk-ins are welcome, however, appointments are recommended.
Please bring an ID and remember to eat well and stay hydrated.
Come watch Joe & Jean on YouTube!
The Spouses Selling Houses Team has a YouTube channel.
Check out these month’s topics:
- Find your perfect Des Plaines Home
- Unlock Equity
- Low Inventory = High Demand
- Celebrating our VIP Clients
- It’s still a Seller’s Market
- and more coming..
|
Around Town
Kiwanis Cup 2025 - Saturday, May 31st - 8 am
- Lakeview Center (Lake Park)
- Free event - Kids in grades K to 8
- Race around Lake Opeka approx 1 mile
Family Day at Lake Park - Saturday, May 31st - 9 am to Noon
- Lake Park
- Fun Family Activities • Golf and Foot Golf on the 18-hole course • Paddle boats and kayaks • Live entertainment • Inflatables for kids • Touch A Truck • Plenty of delicious food!
Des Plaines Park District Pools - OPEN - May 31st
- Arndt Park
- Chippewa
- Mystic Waters
- https://www.dpparks.org/park-district-pools/
Protecting Seniors from Scams - Tuesday, June 3rd - 10:30 - 11:30 am
- Maine Township Hall - 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge
- Learn how to recognize potential scams, stop them, and where to get help
- Register at 847-297-2510 Ext. 252
Lake Opeka Shoreline Restoration Project Celebration - Wed, June 11th, 11 am to 1 pm
- Lakeview Center- Howard Avenue
- Giveaways
- Refreshments
- Drawings
Taste of Des Plaines - Fri/Sat - June 13- 14th
- Library Plaza in Downtown Des Plaines near the Metra Station
- FREE!
- Cashless (bring that plastic)
- For more info CLICK HERE
Farmers Markets
- Park Ridge - Saturdays, 7 am - 1 pm
- 15 Prairie Ave, B/W Main and Grove
- Mount Prospect - Sundays 8 am - 1 pm
- NW Hwy and Main St., Mount Prospect
- Elk Grove - Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm
- 1045 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village
Team doings in May!
Donna took to the outdoors to take advantage of the nice weather and the new sculptures at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL.
Time to celebrate with our clients, friends, and our favorite baseball teams!
Want to see more of us? (Of course you do!)
Click the icons below... Then for our neighbors and friends we haven’t met yet in our area, we have two Facebook groups. Check them out too.