Practical Home Refresh Projects for the Quarantined by Megan Cooper
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Practical Home Refresh Projects for the Quarantined by Megan Cooper
Here we are—six months in, and the COVID-19 pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, there are talks of another round of quarantine on the way. Many people found that quarantining the first time provided ample opportunities to make home improvements. After all, nothing will make you want a cleaner and better-looking home than being cooped up inside of it for months on end, right?
But if you and your family were to do it again, what if there were improvements that you could make to your home before the quarantine—improvements that made your experience more comfortable and less nerve-wracking? Well, fortunately, there are! Let’s discuss some practical home refresh projects that you can do in preparation for another quarantine:
Clean everywhere.
One thing that can cause severe stress and tension in an isolated household is a dirty, messy living environment. As your first refresh project, declutter, organize, and deep clean every room and space in your home. And come up with a routine that helps you keep it that way. Redfin explains measures like these will do wonders for creating a healthier and happier atmosphere for each family member.
Boost air quality.
Along with cleaning your home, think of ways that you can improve air quality. Set reminders to change your air filters every one to three months, depending on whether you have allergies or pets, among other factors. Open the windows in your home on sunny days to increase ventilation, and research houseplants that can help to purify the air. And look into air purifiers as well as essential oils that you can defuse, such as those offered by Babes with Oils.
Refresh the paint.
If you want to transform a room or small space, painting is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to do it. Consider any areas of your home that could use a refreshed paint job, whether it’s sharpening up the trim and baseboards, adding a coat of paint to the walls, or going with a completely different color scheme altogether. Bob Vila points out that you can even order all the supplies you need online and have them delivered to your doorstep.
Stage your home.
You don’t have to be prepping your home for sale in order to stage it. That’s right, you can stage your home solely for yourself! Evaluate each space, and think of ways that you can make it look more appealing and comfortable. Whether it’s replacing or adding decor, installing new light fixtures, rearranging furniture, or classifying your bookcase, there are countless ways that you can stage your home for your next quarantine.
Fix up the patio.
If your household is like most others, you will quickly get tired of being inside all the time. Plus, it’s not good for your health. That’s why it’s important to figure out ways to spend time outdoors. If you have an outdoor area such as a patio or deck, invest time and energy into giving it a refresh. Adding a few chairs or repainting your current ones, putting out some potted plants, changing out the area rug, and making other upgrades can make a big difference in enhancing your family’s outdoor living space.
In case another quarantine comes around, it will help to have your home prepared. Take steps toward maintaining a clean and organized living space, and look to improve indoor air quality. Also, take this time to refresh the paint in any areas needed, tackle some home staging tasks, and make your outdoor living area more appealing and comfortable. Simple projects like these will go a long way in helping your household enjoy your time together in the coming months.
- Author Megan Cooper can be reached at megan@reallifehome.net