Alright, let’s gab about them fancy things folks put in their houses, you know, the ones that haul you up and down. We’re gonna chew over how much them in-home elevators cost, yeah? ‘Cause I heard some city folk talkin’ and my ears perked up. Sounded expensive, like real expensive.
First off, what are these things anyway? Well, they’re like little rooms, or maybe platforms, that go up and down, taking you with ’em. No more huffin’ and puffin’ up them stairs, I reckon. Sounds nice for old bones like mine, but hold your horses, we ain’t made of money.
Now, from what I gathered, these in-home elevators ain’t cheap. Not one bit. Heck, I heard tell they can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 smackeroos! Can you believe that? That’s more than my old man made in a whole year, I tell ya. And that’s just for the basic ones. If you want somethin’ fancy, with all the bells and whistles, you can bet your bottom dollar it’ll cost more.
Why so much, you ask? Well, think about it. You gotta rip up your house, put in a shaft, get the elevator thingamajig, and then pay someone to install it. That ain’t chicken feed, I’m tellin’ ya. Plus, you gotta think about upkeep, you know, makin’ sure it keeps runnin’ smooth. That’s more money out the window, if you ask me.
But then there’s them stairlifts. Yeah, those things that look like a chair stuck on the stairs. They’re a whole lot cheaper, I hear. Maybe $2,500 to $15,000, dependin’ on if your stairs go straight up or if they got twists and turns. Still a chunk of change, but not as bad as them full-blown elevators.
- Stairlifts cheaper: Yep, them stair thingies won’t break the bank as much. You might even be able to swing it without sellin’ the cow.
- Elevators big money: But if you want the real deal, the up-and-down room, get ready to shell out some serious cash. We’re talkin’ mortgage payment money, folks.
- Installation ain’t free: And don’t forget, somebody’s gotta put these contraptions in. That’ll cost ya too.
So, what’s a fella or a gal to do? Well, if you got stairs and they’re givin’ you trouble, you gotta figure out what you can afford. If you’re rollin’ in dough, maybe that elevator’s the ticket. But if you’re like most folks, scratchin’ by, that stairlift might be the better bet. Or maybe just stick to the stairs and get some good exercise, eh? That’s what I do, though my knees ain’t too happy about it sometimes.
Them fancy folks, they got all sorts of gadgets and gizmos. Me, I’m happy with a roof over my head and food on the table. But if I ever won the lottery, maybe I’d think about one of them elevators. Nah, probably not. Too much money, I say. I’d rather buy a new tractor.
Anyways, that’s the lowdown on them in-home elevators and stairlifts. Big money for the elevators, less money for the stairlifts. You gotta decide what’s right for your pocketbook and your needs. And if you ask me, a good strong pair of legs is still the best way to get around, even if they do creak and groan a bit.
So next time you hear them city slickers talkin’ ’bout their home elevators, you’ll know what’s what. And you can tell ’em, “Hey, I know a thing or two about them fancy contraptions, and they ain’t cheap!” That’ll show ’em. You don’t have to be fancy to be smart, I always say.
In the end, it’s all about what makes your life easier and what you can afford. Don’t go breakin’ the bank tryin’ to keep up with the Joneses, you hear? Be smart, be practical, and don’t let them fancy things fool ya.
Tags: [home elevator, stairlift, cost, installation, affordability, home improvement, mobility]
