A Rambling Tale
So it turns out having a massive cube of acid in your basement isn't that bad. It took care of the blink dogs easily enough and then moved in on the the other pests. Admittedly, getting to your stock downstairs is a little more harrowing now, but the added cardio has got you into really good shape. Plus, your clean-up costs have gone way down.
Got a bunch of food scraps left over? Throw it to the gelatinous cube.
Got a broken chair from a tavern brawl? Throw it to the gelatinous cube.
Got a broken person from a tavern brawl?
THROW IT TO THE GELATINOUS CUBE!
There are no downsides.
+7,000 GP in saved costs