It goes without saying that summer is synonymous with outdoor living. And the past two summers’ limited travel and increased time at home has no doubt inspired homeowners’ continued, rising determination to transform their space into a summer sanctuary, ideal for soaking up the sun (or shade).
Outdoor home additions, upgrades, and remodels are top of mind for many ahead of the dog days of summer, but online professional marketplace Thumbtack also notes that interest in interior home improvement projects remains as high as ever, compared to the steep rise over the last two years. Thumbtack combed its database of millions of home projects across the U.S. to reveal the home improvements and renovations in highest demand in summer 2022. Spoiler: It’s all about optimizing what they’ve got and making home the ultimate destination.
As in previous years, when it comes to the top ranked indoor home improvement projects, painting remains at the top of the list, followed by TV mounting, floor installations, drywall texturing, and new lighting.
Here are Thumbtack’s 10 most popular indoor improvements of 2022:
- Interior painting ($800)
- TV mounting ($125)
- Floor installations ($1,392)
- Drywall texturing ($300)
- Lighting installations ($165)
- Tile installations ($750)
- Fan installations ($150)
- Bathroom remodels ($5,000)
- Wallpaper installations ($300)
- Home remodeling services ($2,500)
Thinking of tackling a home project of your own? A word of industry wisdom: Move quickly, since contractors and materials are in very high demand. “Pros are also busier than ever, so it’s important to get ahead of your exterior projects in order to make sure your outdoor spaces are ready for summer fun and entertaining,” shares Thumbtack’s home expert and seasoned licensed general contractor, David Steckel, in a blog post with the full insights. “With the one-two punch of continued supply chain challenges and high demand, we predict outdoor decor and entertaining items will run out of stock again this season.”
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