SKIMPING ON A GOOD SOFA
You should spend $1,800 to $2,000 on a durable sofa, rather than less than $1,000 on a lesser model, according to ValuePenguin. Why? Because a sofa with a hardwood frame, polyurethane foam cushions, and non-detachable legs will last 25 years compared with just five for the cheap one. That’s $40 a year for quality vs. $200 a year for a stopgap measure.