Best decision of our lives."
However, sometimes those big splurges end up being 100% worth every penny.
Here are some of the splurges homeowners think are worth it:
1.
“Our sprinkler system.
Mind you, I am a serial plant killer.
If it depends on me remembering to water them, they’ll die a slow, dry death.
Enter the sprinkler system.
I set a timer, and voila!
Live plants and grass year-round!
It’s magic!”
“A dog door that was cut through our dining room wall leading out to an enclosed dog run.
It cost us about $600, and it is a GAMECHANGER.
rachadach23
3.
“A smart oven with air fryer.
I haven’t turned my real oven on in a year.
I use it every day.
The temperature is always consistent, and it requires little to no upkeep.
These zone-heating and cooling systems allow you to heat or cool specific rooms or areas of the house.
My house didn’t have central A/C, and the central heat was a challenge.
If it was a comfortable temperature upstairs, it was freezing downstairs.
absurda42
5.
“Heated floors in the bathrooms.
Holy moley it isnicestepping out of the shower onto warm tiles.”
We ended up having mice chew through the drywall inside the garage.
When we bought a new house, we made sure to continue the service.”
Anonymous, 42, Texas
7.
“A Dyson vacuum.
Almost 20 years later, it’s still working.
Meanwhile, other name-brand vacuums I’ve tried in the past stopped working pretty quickly.
“Hybrid hot water heater it’s electric and has a heat pump!
So we also had to get a new pressure tank and have new wiring run.
redgem40
9.
“Having our flooring installed versus doing it ourselves.
“A Sleep Number king-size split-top bed.
My husband and I can adjust each side independently to our desired firmness.
I was having a ton of lower back pain due to arthritis and an old mattress.
Now, I don’t wake up in pain anymore.
Plus, our nights are far quieter since the snoring has been mitigated.
A good night’s sleep really does lead to better days.”
eds01
11.
“A corner sofa.
It was about $1,200, but I absolutely love it.
It’s now in my new home with my girlfriend, and we still love it.
Also, the couch has a fold-out bed, which is so useful for any friends staying over.”
“A large walk-in shower with a rain head and frameless glass door.
katieo423fbee2e
13.
“A paved driveway!
It cost $10k and was 1,000% worth it.
It also retains heat much more, so when it snows, it melts much quicker.
If you’re free to afford to do it, do it!”
“A generator to run my whole house.
It cost $12k, but we live in the boonies and experience frequent outages.
We also don’t have to worry about losing our freezer food or staying warm in the winter.”
sophiesmama
15.
“We bought a hot tub for our retirement home.
We got a very well-insulated one that keeps heating costs down.
I didn’t realize when we bought it how much it would relieve my chronic leg and back pain.
I’ve used it four to five nights a week for 10 years!
Knowing pain relief is just a few steps out on the patio has been life-changing for me!”
10/10 would recommend.”
Jon, 39, Utah
17.
“We had our family room window turned into a bay window.
It makes the room feel much bigger.
We also got automatic blinds for the window, which we control with our phones.
It was about $8,000 altogether, but it was absolutely worth the price for us.”
“I was supposed to go to Florida on vacation until COVID-19 shut everything down.
I took that money and built a massive covered back porch the entire length of my house.
It is my favorite space; I spent many hours out there hanging out with my family.”
Anonymous
19.
“An induction stove.
But there will be a federal rebate, so I’ll get some back in my taxes next year.
And I can boil water in 20 seconds!
I love that thing.”
“We are rural and have a well.
While the water tested as safe, it was unpalatable.
10/10 would do it again.
I just turn on the tap, and it’s instant bliss.”
kateburkhart
21.
“A privacy fence.
As a bonus, my dogs love it, too!”
Katy, 37, California
23.Lastly: “Buying a home ON the lake.
We live in an area with few lakes, so property on the lake is very limited.
Best decision of our lives.”
Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
