adults; all household decision makers and undertaking DIY in their household
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
* France (n=2,277), United Kingdom (n=2,241), Ireland (n=1,129), Poland (n=2,280), Spain (n=2,230), Russia (n=2,300), Romania (n=1,116), Germany (n=2,266), Turkey (n=1,211).
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DIY survey: home improvement priorities in Europe 2014
This statistic shows the leading priorities of European households in regards to their home improvement plans over the next five years. According to the survey conducted in April 2014, approximately a third of respondents see improving energy efficiency in their home as a priority. 22 percent plan to create more space and 17 percent look to create space for entertainment specifically.
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