It has been more than a month since half of the world’s population went under lockdown. Let us guess: you are all Netflixed out, re-read all the books back to back in your cabinet, polished all the shoes in your cupboard, given exercise a go and spring cleaned your house as well – now, what to do? If you are stumped on how to spend your time, do not worry as you are in the right place!
Why not tap into your creative side? Here are some fun suggestions to help you get started:
Test your green finger
Even if you do not have a backyard in your property, you can start an indoor garden. If you are ready to launch your adventure into the mesmerising emerald world of botany, the first thing you must do is decide what kind of plants and seeds you wish to grow. Sure, you could always go for ready-made plants but those tend to be on the higher end of the cost spectrum. Another benefit of investing in seeds instead is that those will literally be your babies as they will blossom and flourish under your watchful, loving care.
The best part about growing plants indoors is that you can use any sort of container as a pot base. You do need to spend unnecessary money on procuring plant pots. Is that not brilliant? Did you know that you can utilise an empty yoghurt cup as a container to grow your seeds in? These are usually two inches square by two to three inches deep. Another option is to simply recycle the flower pots you bought the preceding year. However, do not forget to clean them properly and sanitise them so that all bacteria is killed. How can you do this? It is fairly simple. Just make a mixture of one part bleach and nine parts water – then, dip the container in question into it. Leave it there for a while and then give it a good rinse before you plant your seeds.
A third factor in starting an indoor garden is to pick a good location. It should be a warm area as initially heat is vital for seed growth. After some time, then you can move it to a spot near the window where plenty of natural sunlight will be able to stream in.
Do not forget that the seeds you pick, especially for the first time, should be in season. Once you have prepared the soil and planted the seeds, water wisely as you do not wish to over do it.
Create a boiler cover
Let’s face the truth mate: boilers are not pretty. Sure, we cannot live without them as winters tend to get cold. However, they are definitely not the best part of the room they are located in. What if we told you that there is a way you can beautify your boiler whilst spending some time productively? Put on your creative cap as it is time to get cracking!
You could take up some fabric and design an appealing cover to conceal the boiler with. Another option is to simply place a small curtain over it. Got some chalkboard paint? Apply that to structure a cute frame around your boiler as a cover. This will serve a dual purpose: concealing the boiler and forming it into a robust holding place. Since you are putting all this effort into your boiler, you may also want to take this time to review your current boiler insurance policy and make sure you are protected. Find out more here.
Re-do your home layout
With everything under lockdown, it would be extremely challenging for you to renovate your entire home. However, that does not mean you cannot enjoy making some positive changes around the house.
Why not give your book and display cabinets a facelift? First, start by removing all the books in the shelves and give it a good dusting. Once you are done, decide what colour you may wish to paint it and get started. Feel free to get other members of your household involve and make it into a fun family activity. Not only will you get done faster but you will enjoy some quality time together as well. When you finish, re-arrange your books to give it a final touch.
Then, there is always your furniture you could play around with. Take your favourite sofa and move it into a different place by the wall. Shift your armchair towards your television and add a small table next to it to hold your drink as you enjoy a good movie. Switch things up by mixing rugs and placing them into different rooms.
You see, there is a lot you can do around your house only!
Organise your cupboards and cabinets
Re-arranging and organising one’s closets and cabinets is always a dreaded task. Nobody enjoys doing it but what better time is there than now? Begin with a small closet so you will feel a sense of accomplishment upon completion. Maybe it is your clothes cupboard that you need to sort out. Take everything out and review what you still actually wear. Compose two piles: one to keep and the other to donate. You can sort your closet out by attire: nightwear, sportswear, formal wear, daily wear etc.
Paint your walls
You might just have some paint cans in your storage room. Whip them out and give your bedroom wall a fresh coat of paint. If you are not in the mood to paint an entire wall, you can also consider giving your current painting jobs a touch up to rejuvenate the entire look. Now, that is not a bad idea! It would be half the effort and you would still get some joy out of the whole process.
Which project are you going to tackle this week? Don’t forget to save some for the next weekend!
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