When we bought our home, we thought it needed only cosmetic updates — maybe updated appliances and a fresh coat of paint.
So, we felt pretty good about tackling our first project as homeowners: replacing the floors in our main downstairs living space.
We consulted specialists at a home-improvement chain, got measurements and estimates, and chose our luxury vinyl-plank flooring.
Between supplies and labor, we were quoted just under $6,000 to replace all the flooring on our first floor, which included our living room, kitchen, dining area, coat closet, and half bath.
Once demolition began, however, we realized the project would take longer and…
