This is the life expectancy of 12 major items in your home

A rule of thumb for water heaters – according to Angie’s List – is that those older than ten years should be considered for a replacement. Some signs that your water heater is about to die include rusty water, rumbling noises and leaks.

Many homeowners will never have to replace their home’s exterior materials such as brick, stone, vinyl and fibre cement – all should outlast you. HomeAdvisor notes you should expect to replace both your aluminium gutters and your wood shutters after about 20 years.

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You can expect your wood flooring to last about 100 years, or even more with proper upkeep. Vinyl flooring will last about 50 years, while you’ll get about ten years out of your carpet. When it comes to tile flooring, life expectancy depends on the type of tile, maintenance and amount of foot traffic.

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Source: RD.com