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Home projects, by the numbers.

Cited, research-backed reports on what home projects cost, what they return, and when to hire a pro. Every figure is sourced and linked. Read up, then get a free fixed-price estimate from a vetted, licensed and insured pro.

Additions & ADUs

Home Addition & ADU Statistics (2026)

What room additions and accessory dwelling units cost, resale ROI, permit and market trends, and the surge in ADU construction.

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Garage Conversion

Garage Conversion Statistics (2026)

Conversion costs, added square footage and value, ADU rules, and why homeowners turn garages into living space.

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Water Heaters

Water Heater Statistics (2026)

Replacement costs, tank vs. tankless, lifespan, the share of home energy water heating uses, and efficiency savings.

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Electrical

Electrical Safety & Home Wiring Statistics (2026)

Home electrical fires, panel and wiring repair costs, aging electrical systems, and why licensed work matters.

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Plumbing

Plumbing & Household Water Statistics (2026)

Household leaks and the water they waste, repair costs, fixture efficiency, and the plumbing industry by the numbers.

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Fences

Fence Installation Statistics (2026)

Fence costs by material, resale and privacy value, the fencing market, and how much a new fence adds to curb appeal.

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Driveways

Driveway & Concrete Statistics (2026)

Driveway costs by material, lifespan for asphalt vs. concrete, curb-appeal value, and repair versus replacement.

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Lawn Care

Lawn Care Statistics (2026)

What lawn care costs, the size of the industry, outdoor water use, curb-appeal ROI, and how many homeowners hire a pro.

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Financing

Home Improvement Financing Statistics (2026)

How homeowners pay for projects, home-equity and HELOC use, average project spend, and financing trends in 2026.

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DIY vs. Pro

DIY vs. Hiring a Pro Statistics (2026)

How often homeowners DIY versus hire out, the projects most left to pros, cost and safety trade-offs, and regret rates.

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