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c/general-housingcharles122charles12222d agoMost Upvoted

My dad insisted on putting the water heater in the garage instead of the attic, and after our pipes froze last winter, I owe him an apology.

He said it would save us from a major repair down the line, and sure enough, the attic unit in our neighbor's identical house burst during a cold snap in Charlotte, causing over $5,000 in water damage.
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wendy820
wendy82022d ago
Buy him a nice dinner with that saved money.
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nancyg14
nancyg1422d ago
Used to think that was silly, but now I get it.
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beth711
beth71122d ago
Save the cash for something he actually wants. A dinner is nice, but it's over in a night. That money could go towards a new tool for his hobby or a weekend trip. Feels more meaningful to me.
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