Includes: % of Canadians feel financial insecurity, % believe the economy is growing

% of homeowners are more optimistic about their future financial improvement, % still feel their current financial situation remained unchanged when compared to a year ago

% of homeowners remodel to make their homes fit their lifestyles, % remodel to increase the value of the property.

In the last 12 months % have completed interior painting, gardening/landscaping projects, remodeled a bathroom, a kitchen

Top kitchen projects completed - % installed a new faucet, painted, new lighting

Top bathroom projects completed - % painted, installed new faucet, sink, lighting

% of homeowners plan to complete a kitchen remodel in next 6 months, % planning on new countertops, new faucets, painting

To what extent do you believe the air circulation system in your home contributes to those allergies?

When building or renovating your home, which of the following do you feel can get in the way of achieving an ideal living space? (Areas of the house that are colder or hotter than others, Ductwork and bulkheads that make the room and odd shape and decrease the useful space, Air vents located in odd places)

% wish the air their house could be cleaner, % would like the production of heat in their home to be more energy efficient, more cost efficient, % would love to have heated floors in their home, % wish they could have a constant temperature in their home)

% wish the ductwork didn't get in the way of where they could put furniture, % wish there were not bulkheads in their basement

% of Canadians have a pet in their home