Which best describes your current housing situation?
- Own my home
- Rent my home
- Live with parents/guardians
- Live with roommates
- Other
- Prefer not to say
How involved are you in decisions about home improvements or repairs where you live?
- I am the primary decision-maker
- I share decisions equally
- I am not involved in these decisions
Which home projects have you completed in the last 12 months? Select all that apply.
- Kitchen update
- Bathroom update
- Flooring
- Interior/exterior painting
- Roofing
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Landscaping/outdoor
- Smart home or solar
- Other
- None of the above
Which projects do you plan to start in the next 12 months? Select all that apply.
- Kitchen update
- Bathroom update
- Flooring
- Interior/exterior painting
- Roofing
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Landscaping/outdoor
- Smart home or solar
- Other
- Not sure
- No projects planned
About how much do you expect to spend on home projects in the next 12 months?
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Who handled your most recent major home project (if any)?
- Licensed general contractor
- Handyperson
- Big-box or home improvement store services
- Independent specialist (e.g., plumber, electrician)
- I did it myself (DIY)
- HOA/landlord arranged contractor
- Not applicable — no recent project
Rank your top factors when choosing a home service provider (1 = most important).
How likely are you to use financing (loan, BNPL, or credit) for a $5,000 project in the next 12 months?
Which ways would you consider paying for a home project of $1,000+? Select all that apply.
- Savings or cash
- Credit card — pay in full
- Credit card — installment plan
- Store card financing
- Personal loan
- HELOC or home equity loan
- Contractor-offered financing at checkout
- BNPL (short-term installments)
Please rate how important each feature is when considering financing for home projects.
Allocate 100 points to show how a $10,000 project’s costs typically break down for you.
Briefly describe your biggest frustration with paying for home projects.
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Which gender do you identify with?
- Man
- Woman
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to say
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
What is your current employment status?
- Employed full-time
- Employed part-time
- Self-employed
- Homemaker/caregiver
- Student
- Unemployed
- Retired
- Prefer not to say
Which region do you live in?
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your home projects or how you pay for them?
Max 600 chars
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on Home Project Payments
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