2023 Home Improvement Survey: How DIY Women Spring Clean & Home Improve

It’s time for spring cleaning and home improvements.

Americans are taking the annual spring cleaning to the next level by focusing on DIY projects in the home.

This year women are stepping up to make their house the home of their dreams Do-It-Yourself or DIY Home Improvement Projects.

You can do spring cleaning as social events but you may want to know how women and men approach DIY home improvement projects.

Home Improvement Survey Shows How DIY Women are Treated Differently Than Men

The COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans have found themselves planning home improvement and “do it yourself” or DIY projects. From redecorating to more ambitious renovations or construction – even from scratch– people are giving HGTV a run for its money.

Women are increasingly taking the lead in the DIY Home improvement sphere. but do they feel accepted in these traditionally male-dominated spaces?

Over 900 women were surveyed on their DIY habits and preferences for home improvement projects and how to navigate home improvement stores when they work with partners use contractors.

1 in 10 women don't feel comfortable navigating Home improvement stores and 71% of women prefer hardware stores more than ordering supplies online.

88% of women own a toolkit, with 91% of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers owning one.

Some women like more colorful tools such as pink hammers or screwdrivers.

Inspiration can strike anywhere, but for 1 in 2 women, watch Youtube videos for home improvement DIY inspiration. Other top sources of inspiration include Pinterest, Google, Home Improvement TV shows, and Instagram.

From basic fixes to full-scale renovations, women are taking charge of their home improvement dream projects.

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Methodology

In January 2023, LombardHomes.com surveyed 902 women nationwide to learn more about their Home improvement projects DIY preferences and habits. Survey respondents ages ranging between 18 to 93 years of age. The relationship status of respondents broke down to 45% married, 21% in a relationship but not married, 21% single, 9% divorced, 2% separated and 2% widowed.