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I have just today recycled an outlet for our ducted vacuum system. It was retired 20 odd years ago when we put in carpet. We have gone back to polished boards this week and the outlet that was in the carpet was too long so out with the original and back in the floor.
Saved a few dollars and the vacuum is now fully functional immediately.
In my case I'm sure it's genetic. I have stuff my grandfather couldn't throw out. It's no use fighting it, just leave it to the next generation to sort out.:D
cheers,
Jim
Its funny I was just thinking about this subject the other day. I myself and my wife collect alot of stuff. My one rule is not trash or broken stuff. I still have all the toys I had as a kid.(Lego, Hot wheels, Simpsons Collection). Since I bought my house in 2005 my workshop(2 car garage) is become packed to the brim with all things woodworking.
My dad has a woodworking shop, and my mom inherited her parents home on the lake and it has my grandpas 30 x 60ft shop which is also full of woodworking tools. My wife's dad also has a 30 x 60ft 6 car garage. So at some point I am going to have an overload in tools and stuff and there is no way I will be able to get rid of any of it. My 2 boys are going to have to deal with it!
Bret