Oh, all this stuff was fine when I bought the place fifteen years ago. But eventually everything in a house will wear out right down to the foundation. And th

Oh, all this stuff was fine when I bought the place fifteen years ago. But eventually everything in a house will wear out right down to the foundation. And that was my point -- these are normal expenses you need to account for as a homeowner. Forget the price; I'm just trying to keep the house livable because I live here.