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<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto by\u00a0Enzo Tommasi<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Millennials value home ownership, but home maintenance? Ehh, not so much. A recent survey of more than 1,300 Millennial homeowners between the ages of 18 and 34 reveals that this generational cohort feels pressure to live up to HGTV standards, but lacks the chutzpah to take on DIY repair projects themselves. Commissioned by <\/span>Puls<\/span><\/a>, an on-demand repair service, and conducted by The Harris Poll, <\/span>the survey<\/span><\/a> shines a light on Millennial home repair habits. Here we break down six truths gleaned from the results.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0LinkedIn Sales Navigator<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Previous generations have prided themselves on their can-do attitudes. Whether it was a leaky faucet, a creaky door or a broken window, those homeowners were prepared to roll up their sleeves and fix it. As Millennials come into homeownership much later in life, they\u2019re ill prepared to deal with inevitable repairs. In fact, a whopping 42 percent said they feel embarrassed by their lack of home maintenance knowledge.<\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0Yasmine Boheas<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Millennials, particularly those between the ages of 24 and 31, are <\/span>fond of staying in<\/span><\/a> \u2014 blame it on Netflix, the high price of a craft cocktail, and the convenience of food delivery apps. Instead of going out, we invite our friends over to play board games or binge an entire season of <\/span>90 Day Fianc\u00e9<\/span><\/i>. For this reason, it makes sense that we would want our surroundings to look as pristine as possible. Roughly 60 percent of respondents admit they \u201cfeel pressure to make their home look a certain way in order to impress friends or acquaintances.\u201d We\u2019re trying to keep up with everybody \u2014 not just the Joneses!<\/span><\/p>\n Photo: James Bombales<\/em><\/p>\n There\u2019s something inherently satisfying about a gallery of before and after photos. It gives us a rush of instant gratification. But some Millennials are taking the \u2018do it for the \u2018gram\u2019 adage <\/span>very<\/span><\/i> seriously. According to the survey, \u201c19 percent of Millennial homeowners listed \u2018impressing friends\u2019 or \u2018sharing the before and after photos on social media\u2019 as some of the main reasons they would DIY a home improvement project instead of hiring someone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Photo: James Bombales<\/em><\/p>\n By now, you\u2019re probably well aware that Millennials are insecure about their home repair skills. So who do they turn to for help? A contractor, of course! But as it turns out, nearly 31 percent of Millennial homeowners would be ashamed to admit that they hired someone for the job instead of going the DIY route. If you ask us, it\u2019s better to hire a professional to do it right the first time than wind up with a DIY fail of epic proportions.<\/p>\n1. Millennials are embarrassed by their lack of home maintenance knowledge.<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n2. They want to impress their peers with a stylish home.<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. They like to post before and after photos on social media.<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n4. They are ashamed to admit it when they hire a contractor.<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5. They lack confidence in their ability to tackle big projects.<\/b><\/h2>\n