Our vinyl-plank floors look nice but they're not perfect.
Lauren Salles Gumpert
- We thought replacing our carpets with vinyl-plank flooring would be pretty easy and cost $6,000.
- During the process, we uncovered more issues with our home and have now spent about $12,000.
- I wish we'd left the carpet alone — we mostly cover the floors with rugs for our kids anyway.
When we purchased our home, we thought it only needed cosmetic updates — maybe a fresh coat of paint and updated appliances.