6 Instant Upgrades to Make to Your Rental Kitchen

I can only speak for New York City, where it's rare to find a building that was built in the last . . . I don't know . . . millennium. One of the biggest downsides to these vintage homes are the floors, which are often cracked and crumbling. I wouldn't recommend trying to replace the tiles — we've all seen that episode of Friends — but buying a carpet or runner can make for an easy fix. Just be sure to find something dark that won't show dirt or stains.