Comments on: Debt-Dunkers http://newyorkrenovator.com/2008/03/debt-dunkers.html Renovating an 1855 home in Upstate NY Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:06:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Bonnie Story http://newyorkrenovator.com/2008/03/debt-dunkers.html/comment-page-1#comment-172 Bonnie Story Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:05:00 +0000 http://newyorkrenovator.com/?p=278#comment-172 Hi! I'm reminded of the hugely expensive "outdoor kitchens" that were being installed at a feverish pace down in CA before the big RE market tailspin. People just had to have these huge ostentatious, stainless steel appliances outside in the yard, steps away from their huge deluxe kitchens. Now, those outdoor kitchens are unused dinosaurs - you mean they have to be dusted? Cleaned? you mean birds can poop out there? I hope that folks can learn about spotting these nonsensical consumerist trends, and are able to move past the need to spend sooo much money, I guess just to feel better, impress the neighbors, whaaa? Hi! I’m reminded of the hugely expensive “outdoor kitchens” that were being installed at a feverish pace down in CA before the big RE market tailspin. People just had to have these huge ostentatious, stainless steel appliances outside in the yard, steps away from their huge deluxe kitchens. Now, those outdoor kitchens are unused dinosaurs – you mean they have to be dusted? Cleaned? you mean birds can poop out there? I hope that folks can learn about spotting these nonsensical consumerist trends, and are able to move past the need to spend sooo much money, I guess just to feel better, impress the neighbors, whaaa?

]]> By: Mrs Mecomber http://newyorkrenovator.com/2008/03/debt-dunkers.html/comment-page-1#comment-171 Mrs Mecomber Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:56:00 +0000 http://newyorkrenovator.com/?p=278#comment-171 The debt problem in the country makes it hard for everyone in the country, not to mention that is is a very precarious condition to be up to our necks in debt on a personal, state, and federal level. If loans were to be called in, which is very possible and even more possible with the devaluation of the dollar and foreign competition, our country would think the Great Depression was Paradise. <br/><br/>It irks me to no end to see marketing companies exploit consumers. My husband made a great point-- we are no longer have a capitalist economy in this country; it's a consumerist economy. That's why we are encouraged to spend and fuel debt. Hard times are coming unless there is some change, me thinks. <br/><br/>Of course, I'd love solid surfacing countertops as much as any other woman... but I like frugal living. I like the challenge, and it keeps my mind sharp. Some things are worth paying more for, like solid surfacing countertops, because they lasty longer and are just better than cheapo laminate. But in some of the home magazines I;ve seen MAHOGANY countertops! And Italian marble backsplashes! Holy cow! The debt problem in the country makes it hard for everyone in the country, not to mention that is is a very precarious condition to be up to our necks in debt on a personal, state, and federal level. If loans were to be called in, which is very possible and even more possible with the devaluation of the dollar and foreign competition, our country would think the Great Depression was Paradise.

It irks me to no end to see marketing companies exploit consumers. My husband made a great point– we are no longer have a capitalist economy in this country; it’s a consumerist economy. That’s why we are encouraged to spend and fuel debt. Hard times are coming unless there is some change, me thinks.

Of course, I’d love solid surfacing countertops as much as any other woman… but I like frugal living. I like the challenge, and it keeps my mind sharp. Some things are worth paying more for, like solid surfacing countertops, because they lasty longer and are just better than cheapo laminate. But in some of the home magazines I;ve seen MAHOGANY countertops! And Italian marble backsplashes! Holy cow!

]]> By: Lisa http://newyorkrenovator.com/2008/03/debt-dunkers.html/comment-page-1#comment-170 Lisa Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:11:00 +0000 http://newyorkrenovator.com/?p=278#comment-170 I agree.<br/><br/>We have things we would like to do to increase the value of our home. We plan to sell in the next year or two. We want to work with what we have - a crap kitchen where the cabinets need refacing - not replacing. We don't want to spend tens of thousands, just a LITTLE to spruce things up.<br/><br/>I guess I rambled enough, you hit a sore spot with me too! I agree.

We have things we would like to do to increase the value of our home. We plan to sell in the next year or two. We want to work with what we have – a crap kitchen where the cabinets need refacing – not replacing. We don’t want to spend tens of thousands, just a LITTLE to spruce things up.

I guess I rambled enough, you hit a sore spot with me too!

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