Home improvement spending hit record highs in Q1 2026, topping $524 billion, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. That’s a lot of money in the ground. Most homeowners who spend that much on renovations are stressed about it.
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Home improvement spending hit record highs in Q1 2026, topping $524 billion, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. That’s a lot of money in the ground. Most homeowners who spend that much on renovations are stressed about it.
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