The latest survey from Consumer Reports magazine has good news and bad news for contractors.

The good news? More than half of homeowners — 54 percent — say they are planning a home remodeling project within the next 12 months.

The bad news? Sixty-five percent also say they will do at least some of the work themselves in order to try and save money on the project.

Painting (56 percent), designing (39 percent) and flooring (34 percent) are the most popular remodeling jobs being planned. The most likely rooms to be remodeled are bathrooms (19 percent) and kitchens (17 percent).