Ace: Most Millennial Homeowners Have Unfinished Repair Projects

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Ace Hardware Home Services, Oak Brook, Ill., released a new survey finding that 87% of millennial homeowners have at least one pending repair project, but 84% say they’ve delayed fixes.

In terms of the types of projects that need to be done on the homes, the top category is electrical issues, at 66%. Those are followed by repairs on heating and cooling systems, at 62%, and plumbing, at 60%.

Sixty-three percent of homeowners report relying on professionals for home repairs, as opposed to pursuing DIY projects. Exactly three-quarters say they would be comfortable painting walls themselves, and 36% say they would be alright with putting up drywall.

More than half of respondents, at 53%, prioritize peace of mind with professional repairs over any satisfaction from successfully completing a DIY project. But, 46% are proud to share their DIY repairs and organization wins online.

On the flipside, 30% of homeowners say they have abandoned ongoing home improvement projects.

The unresolved maintenance issues are having a significant impact on the homeowners’ lives–57% of homeowners surveyed report avoiding using parts of their home for extended periods of time due to unresolved maintenance issues.

And, ongoing stress and incomplete work affect daily life for 51% of millennial homeowner respondents.