News: Popular DIY Projects by State, Why DIY?

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There’s been a lot of talk about the increase in DIYers taking on projects at home, but do you know the most popular DIY projects? Find out in today’s Home News

DIY News

So, 3 in 4 Americans have attempted a DIY home project since March 2020 with most Americans investing 45 hours on their projects, according to a study by CraftJack.

On average, the projects cost about $1,692. Plus, more than 25 percent say they didn’t finish the projects they started, and 13 percent called someone to finish a project. 

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Most popular DIY projects?

The most popular home project across the U.S. is building a greenhouse. That’s followed by floating shelves, raised garden beds, and shelves. 

The study also broke down the most popular DIY projects by state, with compost bins being popular in New Hampshire, garage cabinets in Arizona, and faux leather wallpaper in Montana, Rhode Island, and Wyoming. 

DIY motivation

But what’s motivating the new DIYers is even more interesting. Top 5 reasons for trying DIY? Save money, sense of accomplishment, spending more time at home, boredom, and wanting to try something new. 

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What do you think?

Have you tried new DIY projects in the past few years? Do the popular DIY projects seem spot-on for you?

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