Saw a funny news report on the today show this morning: there are some things worth every penny and not worth the guilt including a really great mattress, sheets with a high thread count, strong tires and plushy toilet paper.
What are things you buy worth every penny?
Worth every penny?
October 29th, 2013 at 05:29 am
October 29th, 2013 at 07:04 am 1383030250
I say that high-quality furniture is worth it, because you'll keep it longer. If you like to redecorate every three years, or you move every few years, then buy the cheap stuff and replace it rather than move it.
Energy things: High efficiency washer (there's no such thing as a high efficiency dryer, so don't waste the money); Good siding (I prefer Hardie Plank); High quality air conditioner down south; Lots of attic insulation; sound and temperature blocking windows (they don't pay on resale value unless you have very poor windows). My energy use in my house is about $100 per month. It was over $400 per month when I first moved in. Every month, I average a $300 return on my investments. It might take 10 years to break even, but after that, I'm pretty much making $300 per month (or more if energy prices go up). I'd say I'm in the equivalent of year 7 or 8 now, so break even is imminent.
Non-energy things: A good vacuum cleaner; good tools if you're a handyman or backyard mechanic; shoes that fit and are right for your feet (learned this one late).
Lastly, a good woman (the women here might edit that slightly for their point of view).
October 29th, 2013 at 01:38 pm 1383053883
October 29th, 2013 at 02:21 pm 1383056503
October 29th, 2013 at 02:22 pm 1383056530
I agree about energy efficiency upgrades being worth every penny. You save money, and you are more comfortable. Let alone that carbon footprint. We insulated the walls and attic of our house and love it, of course, the utility paid for half of it as part of an efficiency plan so they could meet demand without building a new energy plant.
I would say garden seeds, plants, and soil are worth every penny and pay you back.
October 29th, 2013 at 02:47 pm 1383058062
October 29th, 2013 at 02:52 pm 1383058329
I refuse to go for the cheap "in the end" joke, but I'm sorely tempted.
October 29th, 2013 at 03:03 pm 1383058997
October 30th, 2013 at 10:12 pm 1383171121
So I agree with TP and the mattress and will add quality shoes and Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo for oily hair. And quality food, yes.