More Homeowners Undertaking Home Improvement Themselves

New York, NY, August 25, 2025-The percentage of homeowners completing home improvement projects has risen in the past few years, reports the Wall Street Journal.

In Q1 2022, it was around 67%, dipping to 65.5% in Q1 2023, rising to 73% in Q1 2024 and to 74.5% in Q1 2025. 

Currently, the percentage is just over 80%. 

The includes both DIY work and a mix of DIY and contractor work.