Forget losing weight or cutting bad habits – one in five homeowners have New Year’s resolutions for their homes instead.
A survey of 2,000 American homeowners 43 found that 43% renovated their homes in the past year, and another 32% already have plans for remodeling projects in 2026.
Two-thirds of those with plans (65%) believe 2026 will be the biggest year ever for repairs.
Commissioned by TAMKO and conducted by Talker Research, the survey revealed that 23% planned to re-roof their homes in the next year.
Most homeowners are also planning interior renovations (59%), landscaping (43%), exterior painting (33%) or building a deck or patio (28%).
Three out of ten house owners said they were motivated to repair their houses because they wanted to improve the edge of their house. Another 30% simply feel that their home is outdated.
Respondents were also asked how close they felt to starting their next renovation, finding that 8% had contacted a contractor, 11% had purchased materials and 10% had their renovations fully mapped out and would begin soon.
However, many are still in the “inspo” stage: 23% are still thinking about what exactly they should do, while 12% have a “wish list” of things they want to do.
“I think decisions are much more fun when they’re not based on improving ourselves, but instead improving something we can show pride in, like our homes,” said Chris Freeborg, VP and Chief Marketing, Product Development Officer at TAMKO. “How your home looks and how well it holds up during the test is something that homeowners value. In 2026, I think many people will see the year as an opportunity to make their homes feel like their own personal paradise.”
The results showed that neighborhood disputes still exist, with more than a quarter of people (27%) saying they were inspired to renew by what their neighbors are doing.
And it goes both ways, as 23% have noticed that their neighbors have made changes to their homes based on what they have done themselves.
Three-quarters (77%) say curbing complaints is important to them, and landscape was found to be the most important factor in curbing complaints (51%).
In addition, other curb appeal boosters include exterior painting (37%) of decks and patios (25%) and re-roofing (21%).
The survey also looked at how long it takes to feel “at home” in your new abode, and found that 39% of homeowners felt this way when they first set foot inside.
Another 39% said it took them a few weeks to start feeling familiar with their home.
More than half (52%) started remodeling shortly after moving into their current home, yet 68% of them admitted that even with the work they’ve done, they don’t feel like their home is fully “finished”.
Three out of four have an idea of what their finished dream home will look like, and it seems the new year will allow homeowners to get that much closer to making their dream home a reality.
Chris continued: “Appeal plays a huge role in achieving that ‘dream home’ feeling. “Getting that functional renovation – like a new roof – helps homes take on a new identity and personality, all the while being protected from the elements.”
Research method:
Talker Research surveyed 2,000 American homeowners with Internet access; the survey was conducted by TAMKO and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Dec. 11 and Dec. 17, 2025. The link to the questionnaire can be found here.
