It seems like, these days, everything is getting more and more expensive . To the point where you really have to start cutting things out of your monthly budget .
That being said, there are still things worth spending money on, even if they don’t seem like they might be. The Reddit users in this list share things they thought were a waste of money . That is, until they actually tried them.
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“A good showerhead. Seriously, once you find the right one, it’s worth every penny.” – handyandy727
“A good detachable showerhead,” a commenter added. “Seriously. It’s a godsend when you have to clean the bathtub and/or the shower. Just spray, let sit if needed, and rinse with the head. Voila.”
“Good underwear.” – buppyu
“Not being uncomfortable in the crotch was a 5% improvement to the overall quality of my life. Worth paying twice as much.”
If your current underwear is old and ratty, this might be a good time to upgrade to higher quality stuff.
“Owning my own tools and learning how to build & work on things myself.” – kentfrostphoto
There are some things you should get a professional to do, but there’s also a lot of stuff you can fix yourself if you find a tutorial online.
“A ‘bath sheet.'”
“It’s essentially just a really big towel. They’re more expensive, so my husband and I almost didn’t buy them when we were shopping for towels, but we decided to try them and I will never go back to using a regular sized towel again. A standard sized bath towel is 27″x52″. A bath sheet is 34″x68″.”
“A good massage.” – apv97
A commenter shared their story: “I pay $119 a month for a massage membership to get a 90min massage a month. It’s definitely a bigger chunk of my paycheck than I would like, but I don’t have constant back pain like I used to.”
“Self-serve dog wash stations, the kind they have at some pet stores and grooming salons.” – twirlerina024
“I thought it was ridiculous to spend $12-16 to bathe your dog when you could wash them at home for free.”
“Then my dog rolled in a dead bird at the beach and I didn’t want her setting foot in my apartment without getting a bath first.”
“It’s priceless not to have to squat over the tub, clean the whole bathroom afterward (somehow I’d end up with dog hair on the ceiling), wash a whole load of towels, etc. Also the water pressure’s better than at home so the whole thing takes half as long. Less stress for the dog and less stress for me.”
“A good vacuum.” – Stunning-Sky5689
Another commenter said, “The day I bought an expensive vacuum and was excited about it was the day I became a true adult. And then argued with my wife over who got to use it first.”
I often dream of buying a nice, expensive vacuum.
“Good shoes.” – NamiNights
A user responded, “This is so true. Even a $100 pair makes such a big difference compared to Target shoes.”
Don’t cheap out on your shoes. If you like not having foot pain, that is.
“I thought air fryers are overrated then a friend of mine gave me one (she got it for cheap at Costco) and now I use it all the time.” – OutsideMembership
Those air fryers that are also toaster ovens? Game changers.
“Running the dishwasher every night.” – ragingduck
“I used to spend an hour washing dishes everyday my whole life because we weren’t rich growing up and the dishwasher uses electricity. I used it for the first time a month ago and never going back. Time is more valuable.”
Dishwashers are also more water-efficient than handwashing .
“A drywaller. It’s an art form, and they do it fast. Don’t attempt on your own, even if you think you are a handyman.” – Bluejayfan94
If you’ve ever seen a drywaller in action, you’ll know that they’re kind of incredible.
“Pedicures!” – Alarming-Ad9441
“I HATE having my feet touched but once I finally broke down and got a pedicure 2 years ago I knew it was over. It so hard to explain but it’s like blissfully painful.”
“Therapy.” – Itsjustfireworks
A user added, “As a therapist, I was hoping someone would say this! People think it’s a luxury but it isn’t. It’s a privilege for sure but mental health is needed just like when people need to go to a doctor for a medical problem.”
“Noise canceling headphones. I never knew how much background noise caused my body to feel tense.” – DrPsychOut
I think they’re especially good if you do office work and need to really concentrate on something. Outside noise is so distracting.
“Paying for movers.” – CactusCurmudgeon
Another user shared, “People in here who haven’t done it… You’re missing out on something insanely worth it. Probably the best answer in here. It might be the best money I’ve ever spent on any service related expense in my life.”
“Heated car seats. Won’t do without those suckers now.” – LewisDale
If you live somewhere that gets really cold in the winter, you won’t regret having a car with heated seats.
Another user added, “Wait until you spring for the heated steering wheel…..life-changing.”
“A high quality blender.” – Youpunyhumans
“I got a Ninja, its around 200 bucks, but damn I swear that thing could blend a freakin crowbar.”
As opposed to a cheap blender that breaks when you stick two ice cubes in it? Not bad.
“A good quality mattress.” – waffles-n-gravy
Another user said, “I had everything from ‘free’ through all the different IKEA ones, currently sleeping on a 4000EUR+ mattress. I cannot express how comfortable, soft but hard, firm but hugging the thing is. It’s black magic and I will gladly sell my other kidney to get another one in 10 years.”
“Bidet. Get one. Your bumhole will love you cause you’ll feel so clean afterwards.” – Ultimate_Decoy
Another user added, “I love my bidet soooo much. When I have to poop elsewhere, I feel like a filthy heathen the rest of the day.” Seems like they’re definitely worth it.
