Home Improvement Trends in the COVID-19 Era | National

CLEVELAND, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Home improvement activity is an important aspect of the construction and building supplies industry, so an investigation into consumer trends can give insight to marketing and product development opportunities.

A new report from the Freedonia Group contains analysis and data-based discussions of various pieces of the home improvement industry, including a look at homeownership rates, buying patterns, demographic trends, and other consumer insights.


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