Recently, homeowners of the BuzzFeed Community shared with us the pricier purchases and projects that just weren't worth the money, and as a non-homeowner, I'm definitely taking some notes. From hot tubs to countertops, here's what homeowners think aren't worth splurging on: 2. "The worst splurge I spent money on was all granite countertops.
While they are beautiful, they are a nightmare to take care of and keep them looking sparkly and shiny. If you just have to have granite, read up on them beforehand and make sure you know all the stuff you can't use on them, such as lemon cleaner or anything acidic and abrasive. Honestly, I recommend getting something else, especially if it's your first home! I learned this the hard way.
" —Anonymous 4. "Getting a super dark stain on wood plank floors. They show every nick, scratch, and dust bunny.
We were told that sanding our orangey pine floors would never get them as light as I wanted and that doing so would make them look pink. So, I went with an almost-black stain to anchor the otherwise light and bright space for a dramatic contrast. It's stunning until you look too closely in the kitchen and high-traffic areas.
I dab the obvious nicks with a sharpie." —Elizabeth, 50, Georgia 6. "100% lawns.
They are expensive and so bad for the environment. You can easily plant native plants to cover the area, resulting in more beneficial bugs (butterflies, bees, etc.), fewer pests, and almost no work.
Native plants know how to care for themselves, and you won't waste your time wasting water on them, mowing them, or anything like that." — lacjiba 8. "High-end windows.
We got talked into paying a ton of money for windows described like the ones 'used in the Empire State Building.' We didn't really need windows that were triple thick or energy-blocking. Good-quality, energy-efficient windows would have been fine for about half the cost.
" —Judi, Virginia 10. "I had my skylight removed because hail got to it. Sure, it adds light, but it also adds heat.
No, thank you." — j458091739 12. "Heated floors are the absolute worst.
They're known for failure, and repairing them requires chipping up concrete. They're expensive, time-consuming, and inevitable — don't do it." — homeygazelle137 14.
"A wooden deck. The wood is not as preserved as before, and ours rotted through three times. We finally replaced it with stamped concrete and a new pavilion.
" —Anonymous 16. "An outdoor furniture set. We rarely used it; it wore out from sun damage and rusted from the elements.
It was a huge waste of money." —Gio, 71, New York I don't know..
.despite the pool slander, I feel like I would kind of want one in my future home!? If you're a homeowner, what do you regret spending a ton of money on? What pricier purchases or projects do you think aren't worth the money? Let me know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit using this form! Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity..
