Rick McCathron, president of Hippo, said: "Our homes are no longer places where we spend minimal time — with our households becoming the primary haven where we work, socialize and rest, we've discovered that more people are becoming proactive in taking care of their homes." (Credit: Andy Dean Photography/Shutterstock)
Since the start of the pandemic, more than half of homeowners made improvements to their property, according to Hippo, which noted 71% said they'd continue making the same amount of home improvements moving forward.
Not surprising, given the rise in remote work, 52% of homeowners said they bought office equipment, and 35% spent money on living room décor, the insurer reported.
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Steve Hallo
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