From Maintenance-Minded Americans to DIY France: Angi’s First International Homeowners Study Reveals How Homeowners Around the World Live and Care for Their Homes
DENVER, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans are among the world’s most proactive homeowners. Germany embraces cottagecore-inspired decor, while the Netherlands stands out for solar-powered homes and sustainable living. Though homeowner habits vary across countries, people share a common goal: creating homes that fit their lives. To better understand those differences and similarities, Angi (formerly Angie’s List) (NASDAQ: ANGI), a leading digital home services marketplace, today released findings from its first International Homeowners Study.
Commissioned by Angi and its international family of home services marketplaces, the study surveyed nearly 5,000 homeowners across 10 countries, the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Brazil, uncovering notable similarities and differences in everything from home maintenance habits and renovation priorities to household rituals, design preferences and what people consider the “heart of the home.”
“Homeownership isn’t one-size-fits-all,” said Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angi. “This study shows that while homeowner habits vary widely around the world, the motivations behind them are often surprisingly similar. No matter the country, people are ultimately trying to create homes that feel functional, personal and supportive of the way they live.”
Americans Take a Particularly Hands-On Approach to Homeownership
While homeowner habits vary, Americans stand out for taking an especially proactive approach to maintaining and improving their homes.
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How Home Habits Differ Around the World
The study also revealed meaningful cultural differences in how homeowners care for and live in their homes:
To explore the full findings from Angi’s International Homeowners Study, download the report here.
Angi International Homeowners Study Methodology
This report is based on an online survey of 4,492 homeowners across 10 countries, fielded between May 1 and May 19, 2026. Respondents were screened to confirm they owned their primary residence. All interviews were conducted online. Quotas on gender and age were used to ensure representative samples in each country.
About Angi Inc.
Angi (NASDAQ: ANGI) helps homeowners get home projects done well and helps home service professionals grow their businesses. Founded in 1995, Angi connects homeowners with skilled local professionals — from plumbers and electricians to remodelers and landscapers — and provides tools for researching costs, planning projects and hiring with confidence. Homeowners have turned to Angi, and our vast network of skilled home pros, for help with more than 300 million projects.
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