If I didn’t like the aesthetics, I would change it. Or if it looked worn I’d refresh it. Probably wouldn’t change anything just because I was bored with it though. Aesthetics are important to me, I like living in spaces I find pleasing to the eye. I know some people only care about functionality, but people are not all the same and don’t have to like or appreciate the same things 🤷♀️
Well, it is concerns about collapse, war and who knows what else that has led us to only spending on 'essentials' just in case. Neither of our incomes are what they were pre covid - husband is commission sales in a dying industry (he calls on retailers) and just hopes to ride it out until he turns 65 in 4 years and I am self employed and between all my political involvement and taking care of my mom I don't take on as many projects, and they are harder to come by anyway. So anything extra goes to savings.
I always advise people to pay off any debts that they may have.
Years ago, I went to Argentina and stayed at a bed and breakfast. I peppered my host with all kinds of questions on what happened during their currency collapse.
She only wanted to be paid in US dollars...I had to carry a large amount of cash with me on the plane to pay for my stay.
With the emergence of BRICS, and all the new nations that want to join, I fear what is going to happen to our economy. Most people I know are not even remotely concerned.
Agreed, nationally credit card balances are on the rise as is consumer debt overall. SMDH when I make an online purchase and I get the offer - 'break this up into 3 easy payments' It's a house of cards....
Since we were discussing outdated homes, I wanted to show you this...
House in my neighborhood built late 1940s.
It still had the original steel cabinets in the kitchen that were popular in the late 40s and early 50s. Also check out the original pink bathroom. The house was extremely tidy and clean. The elderly man who owned it just recently died.
It was only on the market for 8 days before a contract was signed.
Cute! I actually like the steel cabinets, and willing to bet that house is better built than anything built in the last several decades. Although the tile in the kitchen is probably a nightmare to keep the grout clean. Our cabinets are dark wood and in terrible shape. Refinished once ~20 years ago. Hubby wants to re-finish again but I want to paint them so we have done neither.
I love those steel kitchen cabinets...reminds of the time in America when we actually made things. There were many manufacturers in what is now the Rust Belt.
I still have the formica counters with the stainless steel trim. I don't remember my house having the tile on the kitchen walls when I was growing up, but my next door neighbor had it on his walls.
All the houses in the neighborhood are made of brick with plaster walls and we all have hardwood floors. I would imagine the floors under the carpeting in that house for sale are in perfect condition.
The sale price for the house was a little on the low side. Most of the houses in that zip code are now selling for over $200,000. Considering the prices around the country, it is a true bargain.
Yes - we made things....and they LASTED! We had a maytag washer that my hubby's grandma gave him (used) when he graduated college and got his first apartment, it was made sometime in the 60's. We had it until about 2005 when it finally bit the dust as parts were no longer available.
I could never understand why a person would redo a perfectly functional kitchen because they felt it was out of style.
I have no problem with things that are still serviceable but would be considered "outdated" by some folks.
At this point, I am more concerned about the complete collapse of the US and possible entry into WW3.
If I didn’t like the aesthetics, I would change it. Or if it looked worn I’d refresh it. Probably wouldn’t change anything just because I was bored with it though. Aesthetics are important to me, I like living in spaces I find pleasing to the eye. I know some people only care about functionality, but people are not all the same and don’t have to like or appreciate the same things 🤷♀️
Well, it is concerns about collapse, war and who knows what else that has led us to only spending on 'essentials' just in case. Neither of our incomes are what they were pre covid - husband is commission sales in a dying industry (he calls on retailers) and just hopes to ride it out until he turns 65 in 4 years and I am self employed and between all my political involvement and taking care of my mom I don't take on as many projects, and they are harder to come by anyway. So anything extra goes to savings.
I always advise people to pay off any debts that they may have.
Years ago, I went to Argentina and stayed at a bed and breakfast. I peppered my host with all kinds of questions on what happened during their currency collapse.
She only wanted to be paid in US dollars...I had to carry a large amount of cash with me on the plane to pay for my stay.
With the emergence of BRICS, and all the new nations that want to join, I fear what is going to happen to our economy. Most people I know are not even remotely concerned.
Agreed, nationally credit card balances are on the rise as is consumer debt overall. SMDH when I make an online purchase and I get the offer - 'break this up into 3 easy payments' It's a house of cards....
Since we were discussing outdated homes, I wanted to show you this...
House in my neighborhood built late 1940s.
It still had the original steel cabinets in the kitchen that were popular in the late 40s and early 50s. Also check out the original pink bathroom. The house was extremely tidy and clean. The elderly man who owned it just recently died.
It was only on the market for 8 days before a contract was signed.
Hope you can pull up the link:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1759-Seaton-St_Pittsburgh_PA_15226_M45200-09198?from=srp-list-card
Cute! I actually like the steel cabinets, and willing to bet that house is better built than anything built in the last several decades. Although the tile in the kitchen is probably a nightmare to keep the grout clean. Our cabinets are dark wood and in terrible shape. Refinished once ~20 years ago. Hubby wants to re-finish again but I want to paint them so we have done neither.
I love those steel kitchen cabinets...reminds of the time in America when we actually made things. There were many manufacturers in what is now the Rust Belt.
I still have the formica counters with the stainless steel trim. I don't remember my house having the tile on the kitchen walls when I was growing up, but my next door neighbor had it on his walls.
All the houses in the neighborhood are made of brick with plaster walls and we all have hardwood floors. I would imagine the floors under the carpeting in that house for sale are in perfect condition.
The sale price for the house was a little on the low side. Most of the houses in that zip code are now selling for over $200,000. Considering the prices around the country, it is a true bargain.
Yes - we made things....and they LASTED! We had a maytag washer that my hubby's grandma gave him (used) when he graduated college and got his first apartment, it was made sometime in the 60's. We had it until about 2005 when it finally bit the dust as parts were no longer available.