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What to do at Home While in Quarantine

When it comes to your home you might be thinking that you’ll spend a good portion of your life in it, but you probably didn’t think that you would be asked to stay in it for days on end. This is why it is important that your house is a place that you love and want to be in. You want to make sure that you have created a space you never want to leave. There are ways that you can make sure your home is perfect for you and your family. Ripple Creek Homes knows a thing or two about staying busy while at home. Here are some ways you can improve your home while you’re stuck there.

DIY Home Improvement Projects

There are a number of things that you can do to improve your home. Really it depends on your preferences as to what will make your home better for your needs. If you’ve ever done projects before then you probably have several supplies already at your home. This means that you don't have to go to the store and get them. If you do need some supplies, then try and plan out all of your projects. Allow yourself some time to figure out the materials you need and get them from amazon. The effects of the coronavirus have made it so that it will take longer than normal to get your order off amazon. This is why you want to plan out exactly what you need and can get in in one order.

There are a lot of simple DIY projects like:

• Cut, sand down, stain, and hang corner shelving. This can provide you with more space with a more modern look in your home.
• If you’re tired of your old cabinets then try the popular open shelving concept. The great thing about this is that you just need some sandpaper and paint. You can easily transform your original cabinets into open shelving by taking off the doors. From there take sandpaper to it so that it can be painted, and you’ll be good to go.
• Make your own linen closet if you don’t have one by hanging baskets on the wall. This is a great place to be able to put your bath towels. Don’t just hang them up in a symmetrical way but add some character by putting them on the wall an asymmetrical way.

There are plenty of ways to be able to make your home more like you. If you find yourself stuck there and have a lot of time on your hands don’t just waste the day away. Seize the days and get through all of those projects you never had time for!

Ripple Creek Homes builds homes that are beautiful and modern. Our homes are built to perfection so that you don’t have to make any improvements to them. If you’re wanting to make sure that you have a home you’ll love then to take a look at the homes we have available today!

By Ripple Creek Homes 3-31-2020