Having to spend more time at home during the pandemic may not be ideal, but you can get through it more easily by tackling DIY projects around the house. Staying productive not only keeps your mind off things, but it also ensures that you’re ready when the world gets back to normal. Make the most of your time with these home DIYs.
Spend Time on Home Security
Home security is a necessity, and now you have the time to set up a complete system. It’s the ideal DIY since you don’t need a company or a pro to do an installation. You can order equipment like new locks, security cameras, and even motion sensors online and install them on your own. Securing your belongings—including outdoor tools and equipment—is also a smart step to defend against potential crime.
Prep Your Home for a Post-Pandemic Sale
If you’re already planning to list your home for sale, the pandemic may have you putting it off for a while. But there are ways you can prepare for selling without leaving home. For example, you can repair squeaky or broken door hinges, re-caulk the bathroom, and even swap out the toilet seat.
Change Up Your Interior with a Coat of Paint
A fresh coat of paint can take your home’s interior from bland to self-isolation hideaway in no time. After all, soothing colors like gray, purple, and even pink can help refresh a room—and your spirits. You can order paint online—or break out cans you may have on hand—and start working whenever you have time. An orderly process—such as painting the trim first, then the ceiling, and finally the walls—can help you stay on track, notes Family Handyman.
Plant a Garden for Curb Appeal (and Fresh Veggies)
Despite troubled times, gardening remains a favorite pastime that also adds curb appeal to your home. In addition to mowing the lawn, trimming shrubs, and checking tree health, you can also start a victory garden on your property. Even in a small backyard, taking advantage of techniques like vertical gardening and even planting trees can add appeal.
Transform a Closet into a Home Office
If you’re one of many workers who are now telecommuting, a home office might be in the cards. Space limitations can be a factor, but with a closet conversion, you can take advantage of existing space. HGTV recommends removing the doors and installing a wood desktop for your closet office. However, depending on the size of the area, you may be able to close the doors without disturbing your desk.
Tidy the Garage with DIY Projects
The garage is often the messiest place in your home because it becomes a catchall for household equipment and tools. You can renovate the space in a DIY afternoon by installing features like a pegboard rack or affixing hooks to the wall for hanging tools. And, if the look of your garage’s floor is making you queasy, re-sealing it might be your next project. As long as you can park the car in the driveway, you can clean out, seal, and reorganize your garage long before the pandemic ends.
Spending so much time inside your home during a crisis can sap your motivation. But with inspiration for easy DIYs that you don’t need a lot of supplies for, you can start checking items off your to-do list with enthusiasm. And once the neighborhood becomes active again, you’ll appreciate having an oasis to come home to.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
