In the past, oh, seven years, I've replaced: Roof, A/C and furnace, water heater (it was first to go), fridge, W/D, garage door opener (torsion spring broke..I replaced it myself...won't do THAT again; replaced opener since it went kuput too).

But at the same time, when all the kids leave...we're moving out and renting this puppy, cuz it'll be paid off by then.