My parents have always been sticklers when it comes to budgeting their money.
They never liked to spend money on unnecessary things or luxuries, especially with items around the house.
The futuriture was always second hand, the rugs were never replaced despite having stains, and the appliances weren’t anything fancy. Everything worked and served its purpose, which is how they based the worth of something. It didn’t matter if something was stained or aesthetically pleasing as long as it was practical. When my parents were told that it was time to replace their thermostat, they were going to repurchase the same model thermostat that they had before. It was simple and traditional, but it worked. Their thermostat lasted for over 30 years before it stopped working, so they didn’t see the point in finding something new. It was also the cheapest option at the hardware store. I had a smart thermostat in my home and I knew how amazing it was for my HVAC system and how efficient it was. My parents were always intrigued by the smart thermostat, but I knew they’d never spend that kind of money on a thermostat. I wanted them to have something luxurious for once, so I purchased a smart thermostat for them as soon as I heard them talking about replacing their old thermostat. They were shocked that I purchased them one, but I could tell that they were happy. They’d gotten one of the nicest thermostats on the market and they didn’t have to spend a dime.