Part of owning a home means that a bit of decorating is on the cards probably once every 6 months, however, some new data has revealed the type of tasks we like to get stuck into and how often we tackle them.
Norton Finance conducted a survey that included 1000 UK homeowners and quizzed them on their DIY, decoration and renovation habits.
According to the responses of the survey, when participants were asked about how many times a year they give their home a bit of refresh, 32% said 2-3 times a year while another 30% only refresh their home once a year. The most surprising statistic from this survey question was the 11% that refresh their home more than 4 times in one year.
The study also found some interesting statistics when comparing the responses between men and women. When asked about what prompted people to get to work on their home, 35% of men stated it was their partner, while only 11% of women stated it was their partner.
Similar amounts of men and women said that good weather inspired them to upgrade their home with 43% and 44% respectively more willing to work in the sun. The final prompt for housework was discounted home and garden ware, which motivates 19% of men and 24% of women.
When looking at which jobs are the priority, it was found that 34% tend to focus on the small and cheap upgrades and fixes, whereas 18% aim to tackle the big and expensive jobs first.
Homeowners were also asked why they spend money on their home and the two most common responses were ‘building home comforts’ at 65% and ‘increasing house value’ at 12%.
In terms of cost, 40% of homeowners believe that they could achieve their dream home makeover for &10,000 or less while 14% believe it would cost them more than &50,000.
Managing Director of Norton Finance – Paul Stringer – commented on the results of the survey “For many people, purchasing a home is the biggest investment they will make in a lifetime. Continued further investment – of both time and money – is also needed to maintain a great living space for ourselves and our families. With another summer season here, home and garden improvements more readily spring to the front of our minds. However, prioritising tasks and managing budgets can be a challenge.”
