
24. Wooden Furniture
In the era of college kids going to Ikea, it’s rare to find real wood furniture in American homes anymore. So many people think it’s cheaper and more covenient to get things made out of particle board, even if it eventually falls apart. But in England, you will still see mostly wood furniture, since it was made to last for hundreds of years. It’s common for people to go to charity shops or auctions and pick up pieces of furniture that are meant to last a lifetime.

The same can be done in America, too! Check out your local thrift store or auction house for real wood furniture. Even if a piece looks scratched or worn down, you can still sand the wood and cover it with a new coat of wood stain or paint. If you take care of wooden furniture, it can last for the rest of your life, and be passed down to someone else when you move.