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The 10 Most Popular Home Improvements Amid COVID-19
Stuck at home, homeowners have been fluffing their nests.
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Spending on home improvements grew in 2020, driven both by higher costs for labor and materials and by homeowners’ shifting priorities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The report is based on a poll of 5,000 Americans. It finds that homeowners are funding improvements in part with money once spent on travel, restaurant dining, entertainment and commuting.
The following home improvements are the most popular of 2020, HomeAdvisor says.
10. Deck or porch
Households that did this type of project in 2020: 14%
Adding a deck is among the home upgrades that offer the most bang for your buck, as we reported in “11 Home Upgrades With the Best Payback in 2020.” ....

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