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Home improvement ideas if you quarantined at home by coronavirus

12/3/2020

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Use your idle time if you are quarantined at home or your holiday is cancelled 

Thousands of people are being sent home for 14 says of self isolation because of coronavirus or covid-19. Even more have suddenly had their holiday plans thrown into disarray due to flight cancellations, or because they decided not to travel because of the risks.

What will you do if you expectantly have to spend time at home?

For many this time can be frustrating, and they'll fret about the situation. It's easy to become depressed, even get upset with the rest of the family, who are probably in a similar situation.

But some of us will revel in the luxury of having an enforced time away from work. A chance to spend time with our family. Time to catch up on some of the things we have been meaning to do, but were too busy to get around to.
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​So here are a few tips to make use of your time away from work.  

Home improvement ideas

  • Tidy your cupboard and house. Sort through your stuff and toss the junk and things you don't use.
  • Sort through the garage and shed. Maybe install extra racks for your tools.
  • Tidy the garden.
  • Do maintenance around the house. Fix those loose bolts, doors that don't close properly, stuff that's been irritating you but you haven't fixed it.
  • Maybe paint a few rooms. You might not be able to get to the store, but perhaps you can get the store to deliver materials you need, or even ask you neighbours to buy them for you.
  • Add some extra storage - additional shelves, hooks, and even cupboards.
  • If you have the right skills and have access to the materials you need, then you could undertake bigger tasks, such as laying new tiles, fitting new skirting, installing new door handles and locks, improving the outdoor areas with new paving, barbecue, decking or pergolas, perhaps even building a new garden shed.
You could enlist the help of your family and make it a team effort. After all they'll probably be as bored as you.

Of course be careful not to tackle projects that are too large for you, or that you don't have the skills for. You don't want to return to work leaving an unfinished project at home which you might not be able to complete for months and months.

Plan your next home renovation, or new house construction

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Thinking about renovating or remodelling your home? Maybe you want to build a new house? Well why not spend the time searching the internet for ideas. Decorating ideas. Architectural concepts. Design ideas. Types of tap-ware, toilets, baths, light fittings, floor finishes, door and cupboard handles, kitchen appliances, tiles, and more. File items you like into a review folder.

Read home renovation books or house design and construction books for tips and ideas. (My books 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses'. Volume 1 deals with hiring contractors, managing contractors and finishing your home. Volume 2 will help select your property and design your dream home. Both books contain valuable advice for home makeovers and renovations.)
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Take the time to review your finances to see how much you can spend. Prepare a budget.

Discuss ideas with your partner.

Do rough sketch layouts of what you're thinking.

​If you are going to employ contractors start investigating them by visiting their websites. List questions you should ask prospective contractors.
​You could even make contact with some builders. If they're sitting at home they will be more than willing to help you out with some rough price estimates.
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When the country returns to normal you will have lots of information available so you can get your new project going.

Don’t waste your quarantine time by:

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  1. Fretting about your situation.
  2. Fighting with the family.
  3. Searching news stories for good or bad news.
  4. Worrying about the stock market.
  5. Dragging out tasks to fill the day.
  6. Pestering work colleagues with emails about little things.
  7. Watching mindless TV that you’re not really interested in.
  8. Pestering your partner or children because you’re bored, even though they aren’t.
  9. Doing on-line shopping for things you don’t need.
  10. Lying around doing nothing.
  11. Spending the day snacking on sweets, chocolates and crisps, or consuming too much alcohol.
  12. Imagining virus symptoms or other health problems.

​Importantly don’t break your quarantine. Don’t put others at risk if you’re infected. Don’t risk catching the virus from others, which could extend your quarantine further.

Conclusion - use your time wisely

We’re usually all flat-out busy at work most of the year, with barely time to think about ourselves or our families. If you’re forced to stay out of work for a few weeks then make the most of the opportunity. Spend time with the family. Fix your house up. Do stuff you’ve been meaning to do for years. Enjoy your break. Before you know it you’ll be back at work with little time for yourself or your family.

What will you do with your time when you’re quarantined? Are you currently in lock-down – what are you doing with your time?

​For further information on getting your workplace ready for the virus read this advice from the World Health Organisation.
For information on self isolation visit

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​Want to learn more about renovating and building houses?

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​Paul Netscher has written 2 easy to read books 'An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses - Volumes 1 and 2'. An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses Volume 1 deals with Hiring Contractors, Managing Construction and Finishing Your Home.  and Designing your ideal home Volume 2 deals with Finding Your Ideal Property and Designing Your Dream Home. 
​("Great for those that DIY. Very helpful in home renovations!" said a Reader on Amazon.com 5*****)

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48 Comments
John Lee link
22/1/2021 02:44:10 pm

While we're at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, I try your suggestion for home improvement projects. Thank you for sharing this blog.

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25/5/2021 04:07:47 am

Excellent article. Two years ago I started a <a href="https://www.newhamkitchenbathroom.com/">kitchen and bathroom renovation</a> company in Newham - Greater London, UK. We came across your article and is gives great tips and ideas to improve different home spaces. Our company was damaged due to COVID-19 and we created an internal policy to continue giving our service and prevent a bankruptcy. We started to do a in-home mentoring plan to help clients to do easy renovations in their home without our presence, just mentoring them via webcam. Until now, is a great idea, but is starting to give us issues like limited staff to take all projects, and clients asking for our services as the old days. Do you think our idea can last for long, or we should return to our old practices? Wish you all the best. Carlo

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7/6/2021 11:26:18 pm

Excellent article. I am in the surveyor business for a short period of time. However home improvement and property surveys are both important to secure a good final product. We can analyze the conditions of specific parts of the house, and help the client to see what they can improve. I know we can help each other to grow, even if we are in separate niches. Wish you the best.

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15/6/2021 03:28:07 am

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23/6/2021 12:36:29 am

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12/7/2021 11:29:54 pm

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12/7/2021 11:45:55 pm

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14/7/2021 11:32:23 pm

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15/7/2021 01:50:04 am

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15/7/2021 01:53:23 am

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16/7/2021 01:44:46 am

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17/7/2021 03:45:29 am

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4/8/2021 10:50:16 pm

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4/8/2021 10:56:04 pm

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5/8/2021 12:15:47 am

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5/8/2021 09:05:14 pm

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5/8/2021 10:09:50 pm

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6/8/2021 07:14:01 pm

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6/8/2021 07:22:18 pm

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6/8/2021 07:36:37 pm

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1/9/2021 11:23:18 pm

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3/2/2022 04:44:39 pm

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26/2/2022 01:38:57 pm

It helped when you said that we should always do maintenance around the house. This is helpful because my parents will visit me next month. I am hoping to find rubbish removal experts tomorrow morning who can help me declutter and throw away old appliances.

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5/4/2022 04:13:56 pm



Thanks for the post on home improvement ideas while you're quarantined at home. I'm in the same situation and could use some help!

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8/4/2022 12:57:26 pm

Very good article! These improvement ideas are very helpful to be more specific on which should we look after in our homes. There are some that I already know, some that I just discovered today. Good work!

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19/4/2022 06:45:57 pm

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7/7/2022 11:34:01 am

It helped when you shared that you can improve your home by simply adding some extra storage like shelves. My husband loves doing maintenance around the house when he is away from work. I should advise him to look for a store that sells home improvement products so he can tidy the house appropriately.

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27/7/2022 10:32:55 am

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4/8/2022 04:28:48 pm

The ideas that you have shared are really amazing, keep up the good work. Thank you so much for sharing.

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15/8/2022 03:51:07 pm

Whatever project you choose, make sure to stay safe and follow all of the necessary precautions when working.
And most importantly, don't forget to take some time for yourself to relax and recharge.

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Thank you for sharing your ideas. These tips will help us make the quarantine a little more bearable.

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29/8/2022 03:54:46 pm

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31/8/2022 04:40:46 pm

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20/9/2022 01:29:16 pm

I appreciate you saying that you could take on more difficult projects if you had the necessary knowledge and resources. I'd want to repaint my house to make it seem fresh. I'll give the professional home improvement company a call for assistance with the painting.

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7/12/2022 09:43:03 am

Enjoyed reading this! Thank you for sharing. I'm planning to get modern furniture to add to my new home. Any recommendations on where I could get the best ones?

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15/12/2022 01:04:52 pm

Thank you so much for this article! This was exactly what I needed.

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Modern Resale link
16/12/2022 05:43:00 pm

Quarantining at home doesn’t have to be dull. With a few simple improvements, your home can become the sanctuary it was meant to be. You don’t need a big budget either. Everything from painting, organizing, and decorating can make a world of difference in the comfort of your home. Don’t forget to take care of yourself too! Self-care is an important part of staying healthy during this trying time.

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26/1/2023 10:59:14 am

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