2023-06-022023"Improving America's Housing 2023." Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2023.https://nrs.harvard.edu/URN-3:HUL.INSTREPOS:37375931Sparked by pandemic-induced changes in household routines and use of living space, home improvement and repair spending soared to new heights in 2022, reaching an estimated $567 billion. Despite this enormous investment, the nation’s homes need more investment to prepare against disasters, improve energy efficiency, and meet the needs of an aging population.en-USResearch Paper or Report2023-06-02