What and Why We Remodeled During Covid (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)

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Popular remodel types Common reasons for remodeling Overall satisfaction with the job.
Which Rooms Were the Most Popular to Remodel?
Bathroom: 56% of respondents Kitchen: 54% of respondents Backyard: 34% of respondents Whole Home: 29% of respondents Basement: 28% of respondents Garage: 23% of respondents Other: 11% of respondents
Why Did We Choose to Remodel During Covid?
Needed to repair or replace old or damaged fixtures: 41% Did not like the way it looked: 25% Needed to accommodate more people at home due to Covid: 15% Planned to sell their home and wanted to increase its value: 14% Other: 5%
How Did Covid Affect the Housing Market?

What Changes Were Made to Accommodate More Time at Home?

Home office: 74% Classroom: 52% Gym: 48% Art room: 36% Meditation room: 32% Bar: 12%
Most Common Remodel Issues

Cost more than expected: 52% Discovered unexpected problems that had to be fixed: 42% Took too long: 34% Supply chain issues: 30% Couldn't find people to do the job: 18% Injuries: 5%
Home Is Where the Happy Is

5 (The happiest I can be! It turned out WAY better than expected!): 36% 4 (Pleased. I’m glad I did it and the space has been vastly improved.): 55% 3 (Neutral. It’s fine): 6% 2 (Disappointed. The renovation wasn’t as big an improvement as I had hoped.): 2% 1 (Not happy at all. I HATE how the remodel turned out): 1%

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