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February 24, 2025

Homeowners turning to DIY to cut maintenance costs

  • More than half of those surveyed plan to take on more DIY home maintenance projects in 2025.
    • By KATHY OWEN
    Wealth of Geeks

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    Social media has encouraged younger generations to pick up a hammer or paint roller.

    With high mortgage rates and the lasting effects of inflation, 55% of homeowners plan to take on more DIY home maintenance projects in 2025 as unexpected repairs strain budgets and drive creative solutions, according to a Hippo Housepower Report.


     
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