April 13, 2026
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Repairs and renovations continue to drive home improvement demand.
Home improvement spending remains near record levels, even as housing turnover slows, with repair and replacement projects continuing to anchor demand.
April 13, 2026
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Nearly 80% of homeowners were planning future maintenance projects at the end of 2025.
DIY refreshes and essential replacements are outperforming large-scale remodels, as homeowners prioritize smaller, needs-based projects over discretionary upgrades.
April 13, 2026
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73% of homeowners feel it's a bad time to buy a new house.
With nearly three-quarters of homeowners saying it’s a bad time to buy a new house, fewer moves are happening—shifting demand toward reinvestments in existing homes.
April 13, 2026
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Building product spend and disposable income are trending positive as of Q1 2026.
Disposable income—not consumer sentiment—is the primary driver of home improvement spending, making financial capacity a more reliable predictor than consumer confidence or sentiment.
April 13, 2026
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Millennials and Gen X collectively contribute 56% of home improvement spending.
Millennials are steadily increasing their share of home improvement spending—now capturing about 22% of the market—while Boomers’ share continues to decline as homeownership demographics shift.
March 7, 2026
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The percentage of older adults living in traditional house has increased within the past 20 years.
The number of aging in place projects is increasing significantly as homeowners stay in their houses longer and longer before moving into a nursing or assisted living facility.
March 7, 2026
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37% of homeowners who did an aging-in-place project spent between $5K and $24,999.
Homeowners doing an aging in place project tend to spend more money on home renovation projects and do more projects in general.
March 7, 2026
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53% of aging in place updates included bathroom modifications.
Bathroom modifications are the most common home improvement project to help live in their house longer, most notably grab bars, curb less showers, and higher toilets.
March 7, 2026
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28% of households with an older adults reported difficulty using some aspect of the home.
Projects are more forward thinking, with declining physical health initiating the project to prepare for future worsening mobility needs and home access. Only 25% are directly related to a recent injury or rehab transition.
December 4, 2025
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Most homeowners say "Made in America" matters, but what happens when they have to choose?
Made in America ranks as a meaningful purchase priority for homeowners – yet this insight deepens when forced tradeoffs are introduced through advanced methods like conjoint analysis, which we unpack in the full report.
December 4, 2025
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Existing Values Influence Perceptions
Homeowners who value American-made products also perceive them as higher quality – reinforcing a feedback loop of belief and brand trust based on a customer's existing value set.
December 4, 2025
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Strong quality and reputation can bring Canadian products within reach of U.S. preference.
When Canadian-made products improve quality and reputation, they come close to matching U.S.-made preference—offering a viable path for North American manufacturers.
December 4, 2025
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High ratings aren’t enough – reputation still holds back Chinese goods.
Even with top marks for price and quality, Chinese-made goods lag in preference—showing that trust gaps remain despite product performance.
December 4, 2025
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The 3 mindsets around "Made in America" products.
When it comes to mindsets around a home improvement product's country of origin, consumers fall into three mindset-based clusters—Continental Preference, American Proud, and Global Pragmatist. Consider tailored messaging, pricing, and product positioning strategies around products "Made In America" because of this.
September 19, 2025
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Top growth categories: Lawn & garden, nursery stock, tools, plumbing, and hardware.
Looking ahead, lawn and garden equipment, nursery products, tools, hardware, and plumbing supplies are expected to lead in market share and growth.
September 19, 2025
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Housing starts down 5.3% in Q2 2025, lowest in five years.
Homeowners are staying put. With housing starts down 5.3% and existing home sales down 2.7%, mobility is at a five-year low—affecting renovation triggers.
September 19, 2025
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Core CPI: 3.1% | General CPI: 2.7% — inflation and tariffs are squeezing pricing.
Section 232 tariffs and sustained inflation are pushing prices higher. CPI is expected to hit 3% by late 2025 as businesses pass costs to customers.
September 19, 2025
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Consumer: +1.3% | Pro: +4.6% — professionals continue to lead growth.
While the consumer home improvement market is expected to grow just 1.3% in 2025, the professional market remains more resilient with a projected 4.6% increase.
September 19, 2025
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2.5% growth projected for 2025, revised down from 3.4% due to macroeconomic headwinds.
The home improvement market is still growing, but more slowly than anticipated. HIRI has revised its 2025 forecast to 2.5% growth—down from 3.4% in June.
August 14, 2025
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More space, more spend: Higher-value homes lead in per-project investment.
The average project cost is significantly higher in large and high-value homes, driving a bigger share of the market.
