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Jack_Jacques t1_j0bdvvw wrote

Lack of funds to fix or high taxes are lazy excuses. Taxes are not higher in NH than anywhere else, in fact they are lower in many cases when you take in total taxes. Your home is your biggest asset and any improvement is an investment that not only improves your current life but increases the value of your property. Lack of motivation or education is more likely the reason. The big truck payment along with the increased gas use for someone that doesn't use a truck for work (about 25% of truck owners actually use them for work) eats up more income with no return on investment than a home remodeling project. VT, Maine and MA, and RI have higher overall tax burdens than NH.

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pink-peonies_ t1_j0bhm3i wrote

Lack of funds is a lazy excuse? You’re out of touch with reality.

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myfacepwnsurs t1_j0bi40e wrote

Seriously. Let me just not pay my credit card bill because I want a new tile floor. That’ll go over really well with the collectors, right?

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Jack_Jacques t1_j0bkh16 wrote

First move would be to NOT use credit cards. If you can't afford it, don't buy it. Lock the cards up and use only for emergencies. I lived 15 years with only a debit card and cash. I only use credit cards now to get the points or cash back and pay them almost immediately after I make a charge, the same mentality as using cash or in other words I don't charge what I can't pay right now.

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Jack_Jacques t1_j0bjzay wrote

Everything can be budgeted. I'm far from rich but figure ways to keep my property up to date.

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pink-peonies_ t1_j0bke50 wrote

There are far more people struggling to be able to keep the lights on and keep their homes heated than folks like you. Many people can’t even afford to buy a home, let alone update it. Many people cannot even rent a home the way things are now.

You’re incredibly tone deaf.

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Maldonian t1_j0buje5 wrote

While I wish property taxes were lower, you make many good points otherwise. Taking good care of your house is both fun and usually a great investment.

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