11. Mattress
Ends in: Eight Years
Cost on average: $300*
If you and your partner share a mattress, purchasing a new one might be just as stressful as purchasing a new automobile. But it’s a necessary evil that will put an end to your back pain complaints. Sealy and most other mattress manufacturers advise changing mattresses every eight years.
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Mattresses lose much of their support and form after this time, which may seem excessive. Sleeping on an unsuitable surface can aggravate your back discomfort, so changing it might be your only alternative. Naturally, mattresses that are rarely used or kept in a spare room wear out more quickly.
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