The backdoor to our house rotted out and it took the floor, subfloor, and insulation with it. But not, thank goodness, the sill of the house. We also lost associated siding. All of which had to be replaced. Insurance helped a lot and we took the opportunity to upgrade our truly ugly cheap plastic floors to oak. Plain and simple. We are very pleased with the results, one continuous floor downstairs. 

 

It should wear well and last a hundred years. This is a floor someone could pull out and use in another house someday. That feels worthwhile. Not always doing the cheapest fix feels like a gain.

Meanwhile, 3 days ago this remarkable fellow was hit by a car AGAIN. That makes 4 times he's been hit and hit hard. Two of the hits were witnessed by humans who were certain, both times, he would not live. He walked away. Jackson, dear boy, how is this possible? Please stay out of the road.