When I was growing up, my mom got a Kirby vacuum. It was built like a tank, and seemed to hold up like one, too. When I was at college a few years later, I foun

When I was growing up, my mom got a Kirby vacuum. It was built like a tank, and seemed to hold up like one, too. When I was at college a few years later, I found a Kirby on a curb for the trash (landlord cleaned out an apartment). I took it, spent $100 on belts, bags, and attachments, and it's been with me for 15 years. When the pandemic hit, I finally bought more bags, and while I was at it, replaced the cord and light bulb. It very well might outlast me.