Some I've regretted, and some I've jumped for joy over.
REGRETS
-Mattress -Yes I got a used mattress. They claimed it was a queen, it was a double.
Lesson Learned: Bring a measuring tape, and just buy a NEW mattress....
-CNG Honda Civic - Sure we saved A TON on gas prices, but we sure made up for it in REPAIRS!
Lesson Learned: NEVER BUY A CAR THAT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.
- Renting Apartments - Let's just say, we didn't have the best experience with our last landlord.
Lesson Learned: Go by word of mouth from friends and family over a strangers suggestion.
JOYS
- iMac Desktop - We purchased an '09 for only $85 and turned it around from $500 and invested that into a brand new laptop for Winston's schooling. CACHING!
Lesson Learned: College Surplus Sales are totally worth losing some sleep to get first picks on high value items.
- Kitchen Table - My Aunt and Uncle gave us their kitchen table when they invested in a new one for their family. For the first few years of our marriage we had a small little round table that only 2 could fit at. We never had people over because well, there was no room!
Lesson Learned: If you enjoy having friends and family over for meals, you better have a table big enough for everyone.
Now it's YOUR turn to help me decide if this next investment is a REGRET or a JOY
I purchased a cushioned chair FOR ONLY $20 made of MicroFiber. I've heard that they are super easy to clean and are great for kids.
BUT after taking my BEFORE pictures (before cleaning it...) I'm worried I might regret this decision.
Take a look at the BEFORE pictures, and later I'll post the AFTER pictures
PS I'm using Julia's Suggestion on how to clean it, visit her site:
http://551eastdesign.blogspot.ca/2012/05/how-to-clean-microfiber-couch.html
WISH ME LUCK
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