THE LIFE OF A KITCHEN
A house can stand for many generations, but its individual
parts must
be maintained and replaced. How long common kitchen features usually last:
| ITEM | LIFESPAN(years) |
| Cabinets | 50 |
| Cultured marble counters | 20 |
| Gas range | 15 |
| Facucet | 15 |
| Refrigerator | 13 |
| Electric Range | 13 |
| Food waste disposal | 12 |
| Enameled steel sink | 10 |
| Exhaust Fan | 10 |
| Dishwasher | 9 |
SOURCE: National Association of Home Builders