Maidensong
Recycles dryer sheets
OP-I was glad to read that you decided against buying the solar. Especially glad you won't be dipping into your 401K to do it. You can always make more money, but you can't make up the time you lose in the market. (Personal note: My sister & B-I-L raided their retirement accounts multiple times to add home theaters to various houses they've lived in over the years. Now they are in their late 50's with a goose-egg in the 401K, but a collection of thousands of movies,more than they could ever, or would ever, watch.)
Also, you mentioned you might sell your home or you might stay in it. I'd never add $40K worth of improvements to a home I intended to rent or sell, unless it was a kitchen or bath that had a hope of adding value. And since your home is a two story, unless it has a main level master suite, you may not be able to stay in it. Boomers are starting to realize a ranch style is more forgiving of changes in mobility.
Good luck and stay cool there in Texas!
Also, you mentioned you might sell your home or you might stay in it. I'd never add $40K worth of improvements to a home I intended to rent or sell, unless it was a kitchen or bath that had a hope of adding value. And since your home is a two story, unless it has a main level master suite, you may not be able to stay in it. Boomers are starting to realize a ranch style is more forgiving of changes in mobility.
Good luck and stay cool there in Texas!