Attitudes and Usage
- Which of these statements regarding tools do you agree with?
- Which of these kinds of home improvement or maintenance works have you done by yourself in the past?
- [Carpeting and flooring]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Electrical jobs]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Gardening and landscaping]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Installing insulation]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Painting and decorating]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Plumbing]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Putting up shelves]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Tiling]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Unclogging the toilet]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- [Wallpapering a room]: Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- Top-2 (Always/mostly work by myself): Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- Top-2 (Always/mostly hire a professional): Generally speaking, for which areas of your home would you rather hire a professional than do the work yourself?
- How do you choose a professional for home improvement?
- [On tools: $]: How much have you spent in the last 5 years on tools? If you are not sure, please make an estimate.
- [On power tools: $]: How much have you spent in the last 5 years on power tools? If you are not sure, please make an estimate.
- [On materials: $]: How much have you spent in the last 5 years on materials? If you are not sure, please make an estimate.
- [On professionals: $]: How much have you spent in the last 5 years on professionals? If you are not sure, please make an estimate.
- Why do you do home improvement / maintenance work yourself?
- Have you ever built or refurbished furniture yourself?
- Which of the following types of furniture have you ever built yourself?
- How did you build your furniture?
- Why do you build furniture yourself?
- When buying material or products for new projects, which of the following do you often do?
- Which social media channels do you use to find inspiration or share your DIY ideas?
- How long does an average DIY / home improvement project take you?
- Have you ever regretted a DIY / home improvement project afterwards?
- Why did you regret your project?
Brands, Channels, Spending
- Which of these tools do you own?
- Which brands for tools do you know? This does not include power tools.
- From which brands do you own tools? This does not include power tools.
- Which tools do you plan to buy in the next 12 months?
- [Air compressor]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Drill]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Electric saw (e.g. circular saw, reciprocating saw)]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Electric screwdriver]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Finish nailer]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Grinder]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Heavy duty drill]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Paint sprayer]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Power sander]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Table saw]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- [Wet/dry vacuum]: Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- Top-1 (I don’t use it) ... ] Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- Top-1 (I rent it) ... ] Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- Top-1 (I own it): [ ... ] Which of these power tools do you own? Which ones do you rent?
- Which brands for power tools do you know?
- From which brands do you own power tools?
- Which (power) tools do you plan to buy in the next 12 months?
- How many power tools have you bought in the last two years? If you are not sure, please estimate.
- Why do you buy a new tool?
- When buying new power tools: What is important to you?
- Where do you buy your tools?
- Which of the following retailers for tools or home improvement do you know?
- At which of the following retailers have you bought tools or home improvement equipment in the last two years?
- Have you ever rented power tools?
- How much would you spend on a daily rent of a heavy duty drill?
- What are reasons to rent a power tool instead of buying it?
- Where do you rent power tools?'
Demographics
- What is the usual practice in your household? What are you (mainly) responsible for?
- How often do you use hardware or tools in your household?
- What is your gender?
- Age groups
- What is your current living situation (main residence)
- What is your primary language?
- Which race/ethnicity best describes you?
- Are you of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin?
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- What is your current marital status?
- What is your occupation? If you feel uncomfortable telling us about your exact position, please name the industry your company mainly operates in.
- Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?
- Including yourself, how many people - including children - usually live in your household?
- Including yourself, how many kids/teens under 18 usually live in your household?
- In what type of community do you live?
- In what state or U.S. territory do you live?
- How much total combined money do all members of your household earn annually? This includes money from jobs; net income from business, farm, or rent; pensions; dividends; interest; social security payments; and any other money.
- What device did you use for this survey?
