This island place is the first place that I’ve felt at home since my childhood. Every other place I’ve lived was temporary. Being in a permanent (at least by intention) home and relationship is changing my attitude toward capital investment. When I buy, make, or build things I’m likely to invest more time or money than I would have before.
Pedestals for the laundry equipment fall in that category. I have always thought they’d be nice, but generally not worth the money and effort to get them. “I can bend down to get into the machines; not that big a deal.” But now, there’s a high likelihood that the machines will be there for a long time, HA and I will use them a lot, my back (which is blessedly trouble-free) isn’t going to get any younger, and the minimal investment in pedestalage will be well worth it. These generic, adjustable stands were just $130 each, delivered to our post office. I feel so grown up!
—2p