Percent of population who did household activities on an average day Percent Men Women Housework 19 48 Food preparation and cleanup 40 66 Lawn and garden care 12 7 Household management 14 21 NOTE: Data include all noninstitutionalized persons age 15 and over. Data include all days of the week and are annual averages for 2011. Travel related to these activities is not included in these estimates. SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics