It's never a good time to make improvements, but then again, the only time we ever make them is when we're forced to. It appears as if you've been making do with what you have for far longer than it was originally meant to be. Maybe it's a car, a fixture, or a short-term solution that's outlasted its usefulness. In any case, it's time for you to trade up. You may wince at the financial and/or emotional cost, but the end result will be worth it. In fact, you may wind up asking yourself as soon as early November – what took you so long?