More Stuff Your Grandparents Would Never Pay For

Another list of things your hard-working, unspoiled ancestors never would have dropped a dime on—and that you therefore can go without. Today, the Grandparents Rule, home edition.

Ride-on mower (unless you live on a farm)
Kids' ride-on mower (unless your children actually cut the grass, and even then, probably not)
In-home theater (unless you make the neighbors pay admission to watch movies)
Professional-style double oven gas range (unless you run a catering business)
Stain-less steel appliances (unless you like paying extra just for the sleek look)