One new dishwasher = completely remodeled house

[scaeagles]

But how will a Hawaiian cruise increase the value of your home? My consolation is that I know that every dollar I invest is worth probably 2 to 3 dollars (because I am doing the labor) in value.

[wendybeth]

You're such a Republican.

(We have seen our house double in value since we purchased it. Right now, we are more interested in enjoying our time together as a family before illnesses, old age and the teen years destroy such opportunities.)

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

You're such a Republican.

You're such a democrat - flittering away your money and expecting others to care for you in your old age and illness.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

You're such a democrat - flittering away your money and expecting others to care for you in your old age and illness.

Damned straight.

[wendybeth]

Well, we are getting new rain gutters. Does that count towards balance?

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

But how will a Hawaiian cruise increase the value of your home? My consolation is that I know that every dollar I invest is worth probably 2 to 3 dollars (because I am doing the labor) in value.

The nice things about not having kids is we don't have to worry about thins having any value past our own lifetimes. I hope to die with all my credit cards maxed out

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

The nice things about not having kids is we don't have to worry about thins having any value past our own lifetimes. I hope to die with all my credit cards maxed out

Note to self: do not loan any money to € later in life.

[Morrigoon]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

But how will a Hawaiian cruise increase the value of your home? My consolation is that I know that every dollar I invest is worth probably 2 to 3 dollars (because I am doing the labor) in value.

Not always, dear. In fact, many folks overspend on home improvement and are often disappointed when they find out that some of the work they did only returns pennies on the dollar.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Not always, dear. In fact, many folks overspend on home improvement and are often disappointed when they find out that some of the work they did only returns pennies on the dollar.

There is a difference between the custom painting I did in my kid's rooms (likely to lower the value, in fact, unless the buyer of my home when I sell it has three kids of similar ages and interests) and the new flooring and appliances I put it.

And having concrete and plywood floors would be of more value than my very old, very nasty carpet that has survived (only barely) three children and all their puking, which somehow managed over the years to happen in the middle of every room.