DENVER, Colorado – Summer is here and for many, it may be the perfect time to start tackling those household projects they’ve been putting off. It’s no secret that owning a home comes with responsibilities, but for some, the cost is too high to bear.
A new report found that 1 in 4 homeowners cannot afford a $1,000 emergency repair and 1 in 3 have already dealt with unexpected repairs this year.
Because of this, many people are taking matters into their own hands: 70% are using social media to fix domestic problems and avoid hiring professionals.
Using the help of social media, homeowners have saved an average of $1,190 by doing the repairs themselves!
- 39% are putting off home repairs in 2023 due to cost.
- The most common home repairs are plumbing, appliance, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning problems.
- The repairs that Americans are doing for themselves are: painting and wall repair, plumbing, and pest control.
