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Kudzu.com Survey Reveals DIY Projects Are an Unreliable Way to Save in Today's Economy
ATLANTA, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- You might cut back on cups of fancy
coffee, purchasing designer duds or even that new car. But according to a new
national survey commissioned by online review site Kudzu.com, trying to save
money by taking on Do-It-Yourself Home Projects might end up costing you more
than hiring a pro. In fact, one in four (25%) Americans have hired a
professional to fix or finish a home improvement project they first attempted
themselves.
The study, conducted by Kelton Research on behalf of Kudzu, revealed that
more than one in three Americans (35%) believe it is more cost effective to
hire a professional to do a home improvement project than attempting to do it
themselves.
"In today's market, an increasing number of people are forced to do home
improvement projects because they can't buy a new place to live," explains
Rachel Spasser, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development for Kudzu.
"Individuals need to weigh the real cost involved. If tiling your bathroom
floor means you're missing your kids' soccer game on a Saturday morning and
throwing out your back in the process, is it really worth it?"
With age, people gain more perspective on the issue. Nearly four in ten
(38%) Americans ages 45 and older note hiring a professional for a home
improvement project would be more cost-effective than doing it themselves,
compared to 32 percent of those ages 18-44.
Kudzu (www.kudzu.com), an interactive website that connects consumers with
the trustworthy, recommended resources for home, health and other services
they need, also asked its users to share their thoughts. From customers who
complained about DIY projects that resulted in electrocution and a possum
attack to waiting four weeks for paint to dry, 84% reported starting a
do-it-yourself home project that didn't go as smoothly as they anticipated. In
addition, 32% admitted they had taken on a do-it-yourself project that ended
in a disaster.
Six million jobs were performed in 2007 because of Kudzu.com. Local
services on the site range from life maintenance to life milestones and
business categories include home repair and improvement, legal, health care,
pets, childcare, eldercare, real estate, automotive, financial and beauty. The
interactive website also helps participating businesses access high-quality
leads and referrals from informed customers in their local markets.
About Kudzu.com:
In the South, the Kudzu plant is legendary because of its fast, virtually
unstoppable growth. Like its namesake, Kudzu.com provides the proven tools to
help businesses experience tremendous growth while quickly connecting
consumers with the trustworthy, recommended resources for home, health and
other services they need. Launched in 2005, Kudzu.com is owned and operated by
Cox Search Inc. The company combines an entrepreneurial mentality with strong
business acumen and resources as a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, one of the
nation's leading media companies. Cox's other businesses include Cox
Communications, Manheim, AutoTrader.com, Travel Channel, Valpak and other
prominent newspapers, TV and radio companies. For more information, visit
www.Kudzu.com.
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