Recently, homeowners of the BuzzFeed Community shared the pricier home purchases they bought and eventually regretted, and some of them are surprising. Here are some of the home splurges that, whether you're a homeowner or not, might have you rethinking before spending your hard-earned money: 2. "Expensive gutter guards.
We were swindled by a smooth-talking salesperson from a big company, but in reality, they sold the job to a local guy who would have done the work for a tiny fraction of the thousands of dollars we paid. And we still have water dripping from the gutters onto our heads when it rains. Don't make the same mistake! If you have lots of trees above your house, buy the cheaper plastic mesh from the local hardware store and DIY for next to nothing.
" —Anonymous 4. "Our regret was buying into an attached cluster home. We love the home and will probably stay here forever, but some people on the HOA board are power-mad.
Our lawn service is crappy, and our attached neighbor takes care of nothing outside either." —Anonymous 6. "A jetted tub.
I always wanted one, and this one came with the house. It's nice to relax in, but I have to clean the jets first, which takes a while. Then, when I see the gunk that comes out of the jets — rust, mildew, and probably the remnants from the last bath — I usually decide to shower instead.
Give me a plain soaking tub any day." — maggiszczepanski 8. "Solar panels.
For nine panels, I was told that we'd produce energy and actually get a check from the utility company. Our electric bill is about the same as before. Now, we have to pay a $110 bill for the next 25 years! We were told before financing that it would be $25,000, but now it's $43,000.
It's a green scam." —Kyle, 38, Colorado 10. "Stainless steel wire railings.
While they are beautiful and very functional, even the 'marine-grade' ones we bought for our coastal property must regularly undergo cleaning and coating to prevent rust and wear. Meanwhile, our redwood fences and posts are totally fine with an occasional stain touch-up. They were also easy to install, look great, and cost a lot less.
" —Nathan, 40, California 12. "Pools are money pits. The upkeep and bills around mechanical issues, electrical draw, chemicals, cleaning, and more.
..join a club or gym if you need a pool.
Create a backyard oasis with a natural pond and fountain for birds and plants and such instead. Peace can be found for less stress!" —Anonymous 14. "Honestly, all stainless steel appliances.
What's the point? Yes, they look fancier than white or black, but they're easily twice the price. New white appliances come with the same features, cost half the price, and don't show every single fingerprint." —Ellie, Maine 16.
"I regret ever wanting a pot filler. The water in the line gets stale and tastes gross, and you still have to haul the dumb pot over to the sink and drain it. It's literally only useful if you're using it several times a week; otherwise, it's a liability.
" —N, 40, Canada I personally love stainless steel but to each their own! If you're a homeowner, what's a home purchase that you regret spending a ton of money on? If you want a chance to be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post, share it with us in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your experience using this form ! Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity..
