Nearly all homeowners (92%) are investing in the environment through home projects and lifestyle changes, according to a new study by Angi. The top reasons are: it’s important to the homeowner, to save money in the long run, and to improve…
Category: Home/Housing
National Surgery Unveils Why Americans Are Updating Homes With Siding
When it comes to home improvements, new siding can significantly enhance the performance, curb appeal and value of a home. In fact, more than half of American homeowners (53%) have had new siding installed on their homes at some point,…
Americans Say Yards Are One of the Most Important Parts of Their Homes
More than three quarters of Americans who have a yard (76%) say the family yard space is one of the most important parts of their home, according to a new poll commissioned by the TurfMutt Foundation and conducted online by…
James Hardie Survey Reveals Driving Factors in Home Renovation Boom: Extreme Weather and Millennial Spending
James Hardie Industries plc, the world’s top producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions, released findings from a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners revealing the driving forces behind the home renovation boom during the COVID era. Conducted by…
Where and Why Americans Moved in 2021
United Van Lines has released the company’s 45th Annual National Movers Study, which indicates Americans were on the move to lower-density areas and to be closer to their families throughout last year. The annual study, which tracks the company’s exclusive…
Best Places to Retire Rankings
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2021-2022 Best Places to Retire in the United States. The new list evaluates the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans’…
Major Cities Trailing on Policies that Improve Residents’ Quality of Life
More than half of the nation’s 40 largest cities are trailing when it comes to the policies that improve the health and well-being of their residents, according to the CityHealth initiative’s first ever city ratings. A project of the de…
Households in Hawaii, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Alaska Save Most on Overall Utility Bills Due To Appliance Standards
The average American family saved nearly $500 on utility bills in 2015 as a direct result of existing efficiency standards for appliances and lighting, according to a new report issued today by the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) and the…
The 2017 Best Places to Live
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2017 Best Places to Live in the United States. The new list ranks the country’s 100 largest metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects…
Soon, 36% of U.S. Households May Not Be Able to Pay Water Bills
This is an astounding piece of research: If water rates continue rising at projected amounts, the number of U.S. households unable to afford water could triple in five years, to nearly 36%. A variety of factors, ranging from aging infrastructure…