NEW BRITAIN - As the days grow longer and the air turns warmer, the annual tradition of home rejuvenation is once again upon us.
A new survey, the Spring Home Refresh Report, released today from
Among the key findings, it's clear spring cleaning is still a priority as a majority of adults (95%) said it is important for them to tackle spring projects and cleaning tasks this year on some level. Those adults counted gardening (35%) and organizing/decluttering (35%) as their favorite spring tasks to tackle while their most disliked tasks included cleaning gutters (35%) and cleaning windows (31%).
'The spring refresh is a time-honored tradition among many, providing a clean slate for the months ahead,' said
The survey also found spring cleaning tasks and DIY projects seem to differ by generation. As younger workers continue to use their bedrooms as both a home office and a place of rest, 42% of Gen Z respondents plan to focus on bedroom improvements, making it the most popular project for this age group.
The Spring Home Refresh Report survey findings found: Spring-Cleaning Champions: A majority (59%) of respondents said they handle indoor spring cleaning themselves.
Preferred Spring Tasks: Among the 81% of adults gearing up for DIY endeavors this spring, gardening/landscaping emerges as the favored undertaking.
New Ways to Learn Skills: Gone are the days of relying solely on grandpa's wisdom - a whopping 69% of adults now turn to YouTube for guidance on new projects. However, a trend is emerging-Gen Z is finding inspiration on TikTok, with 51% using the platform for DIY ideas.
Prioritizing Quality Tools: Sixty-one percent (61%) expressed a keen interest in purchasing new tools or equipment for their projects this season.
Keeping the Lawn Lush: The top tools homeowners said they need for this year's outdoor projects are the lawnmower (41%) and leaf blower (36%).
Top Projects: When it comes to home improvement, adults most frequently said that the kitchen (31%), bathroom (31%) and the backyard (28%) are the areas of their home that need the most attention this spring.
This Spring,
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Spring Cleaning Tools
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster blast Cordless Handheld Vacuum
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CRAFTSMAN V20 CORDLESS 2-IN-1 SCRUBBER KIT
CRAFTSMAN Electric Cold Water Pressure Washer (1900 MAX PSI)
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