Younger Generations Want Quality Outdoor Equipment

The majority of homeowners prioritize their lawn and garden equipment as much as recreational items such as golf clubs, bicycles, or exercise equipment, says a survey from Stanley Black & Decker. Seven in 10 homeowners say they enjoy the time they spend caring for their yard, with nearly 60 per cent of Gen Z and Millennial homeowners saying they will buy the best quality outdoor power equipment, even if it costs more. More than 35 per cent of Millennials who own electric-powered outdoor lawn and garden equipment cite environmental sustainability as a key reason they chose that equipment. As for Millennial homeowners, 58 per cent who own electric powered outdoor lawn and garden tools say that ease of operation was a key differentiator versus gas powered equipment. A whopping 85 per cent of Gen Z homeowners currently own electric outdoor equipment or say they have considered switching to electric outdoor equipment, indicating that younger generations of soon-to-be homeowners will increasingly turn to high quality electric powered equipment to fit their needs. While a sizeable portion of homeowners still use all gas-powered equipment or a combination of both gas and electric, the appeal of improved battery life, the lower cost of switching to electric, and increased performance resonate the most to homeowners, says the survey.