Mar 3, 2016
Spending on discretionary home improvements (including kitchen and bath remodels and deck additions) rose by almost $6 billion between 2011 and 2013, according to a 2015 report compiled by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. 'Improving America's Housing -- Emerging Trends in the Remodeling Market' noted that while residential and non-residential construction numbers are still sluggish, there is increased interest and activity in the home improvement industry.