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 themsel.