Being a homeowner comes with a lot of responsibility and decisions, and when it comes to big splurges, it could either be life-changing or regretful. Recently, members of the BuzzFeed Community revealed the best and worst home upgrades that either were or weren't worth the money, and as a non-homeowner, I'm taking notes. Here are some home purchases and projects that you should — or shouldn't — reconsider:
1.BEST: "Leather furniture. I had plenty of kids around, and the leather really held up. My couch lasted 25 years, and the only reason why I had to get rid of it was because a little brat decided to literally cut open one of the cushions. After that, we bought a faux-suede couch, and it just grossed me out."
2.WORST: "Hardwood floors — ugh. If they're vintage or super high-end, then great, they'll last forever. But the newer, not-so-expensive type that I have? Hard pass. I have two dogs, and even though I frequently trim their nails, it's a disaster. Some hardwood floors can be buffed out, but when Thing 2 decides it's zoomie time, my floor becomes scratch city."
