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When you spend so much time at home,the same old, even old can start getting a little, good,old. So, why not do something productive with your living space if you're going to be stuck there for a while? These home projects can be everything you no longer have an excuse to set aside giving your spaceA good deep cleaning Take action on some fun redecorated ideas that you have launched for what seems to be forever. In this spirit, here are some tasks to take during the quarantine that will help you spend time, while giving your space an easy and necessary update.

Brad RobersonPresident ofDoctor, says that the construction of a window box is a simple and fast way of "limit limit call"At your house. HisThe company has a step by step guide You can use and when you are done, plant flowers to "animate your living space" and "add a touch of heat". The best part? You can do this kind of gardening at the eye level, without the need to lean you and get dirty, said Roberson.

If you are not used to spending so much time inside, you are probably a few photo frames that can use some update.Chris Michaels, founder ofFrugal realityHe said and his family took this time to eliminate the pictures of their walls and counters to go out for news.

"We pivot frames and also traveled our digital photo library and ordered updated photos," he says. "I ordered mine for local pickup, but others can have photos posted directly at home."

New gardening? No problem! You can start with simple things that you already have in your kitchen. Beans and peas make "excellent introductory plants", according toSarah Barnard,design expert and a member of theAmerican Indoor Designer Company.

"They are easy to grow up and go from the seed to harvest in a growing season," she says. "Because a lot of peas and beans grow vertically, it's also a great way to maximize a small garden plot." And for more things you should know about gardening, check out the15 ways to destroy your garden.

If you are looking to do an easy,custom change At your house, at your house,Alessandra Wood, Vice President of StyleModestI recommend modifying the material on your drawers and cabinets. You can find interesting online options or in your local hardware. A tip she says to keep in mind is to choose buttons that "match the same configuration of holes" which is currently on your furniture, so you do not have to exercise new ones. Besides that, everything you need is a screwdriver!

No, we do not talk about replacing the filters of your aerial winds - although you do it every one to three monthsDepending on your type of filter. But you can also add a "cool decorative look" to any room by replacing the actual ventilation cover, saysCutler, ainterior decorator Based in Los Angeles. Many people keep their air bags, but they are usually quite boring and can bean eastern dated In a house otherwise modern. Cutlerrecommend using Amazon To find modern air ventilation blankets that you can order and ship to your home during the quarantine. And for more things you should replace, consult the17 raw household items that you should replace more often.

Did the quarantine have a little cooperated?Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing in Sherwin-Williams, saidCreate an accent wall can help "make your space bigger."

UncertainWhat color goes with? "I recommend choosing a color that makes you feel happy, but also complete your furniture, your decor and your style of design," she says. "I like green SW 6208 tin when it is painted on a wall of constructs because it is a bold and warm hue that distinguishes it from the rest of the room."

If your home feels a little overwhelming and unorganized, Lifestyle BloggerJulie Blanner, known for herHome design tips, says you can bring some organization to your home by collecting old furniture that you no longer use. In his own house, Blanner says what was once an end table now a library; An old three-drawer trunk has become a place to store hats, sunscreen and keys; And a previously non-purpose trunk serves as a place for family legacies.

Keep yourself busy during the quarantine "giving your baseboards a cool paint layer," saysAshley Peeling, Regional Marketing ManagerClv.

"If you've never done it before, you will be surprised to see the many scratches and general wear and tear your baseboards have taken over the years," she says. "It's also a job that will not pique in your house because it is such a quantity of painting used, as opposed to the paint of an entire room."

Now it's as good once everything to erase all those old half-filled containers of expired paint take the place and make a mess in your garage. Safely throw the latex painting typical,Katy Winter, founder of the professional organization companyThe organized house of Katy, says to remove the lid, leave the remaining paint dry, then throw it to the trash. If you want to recycle, however, the paint can put the remaining paint in another type of elimination container to dry before discarding it.

According toRon ShimekPresident ofThe Appliance, Cleaning your refrigerator coils - Located on the back or at the bottom of your Falls on the list of things you have probably not done for a while, but must.

"Cleaning coils helps the refrigerator to run more efficiently, which helps it last and reduce operating costs," says Shimek. "Wherever the coils are located, clean them with the attachment of the brush of your vacuum cleaner." And for more means, you can save money, checkHousehold appliances kill your energy bill.

Take a trip to your local nursery is a good way to get fresh air and support local businesses for quarantine, explainsShawn Breyer, Owner ofAtlanta House Buyers. It also notes that you will probably not be exposed to large crowds or closed spaces because most nurseries keep plants outdoors. Simply make sure you choose plants best suited to your living environment.

"If you have bad allergies, do not buy flowering plants, but buy air purification plants," says Breyer. "If your home is dark because you keep your blinds closed, do not get Plants that need full sun sun, buy plants that thrive in the shade. "Regardless of your way of life, Breyer says that" you can find plants that can improve your life and well-being ".

Need a place to store all this new (or old) greenery? Gather unused pots or ceramic containers and give them a new life as plants pots, saysEmmaco-founder ofGarden.

"Their hard surface means they can withstand weather and paint in a bright color is a fun activity for the whole family," she says. "Do not forget to add some drainage holes in the background before repelling your plants."

You can not beWork Forever, but putting beautiful keys on your home workspace can help you now and in the future.Eugene Soko, founder of a better soundproofing, says that you can easily, and at first,Soundproofing your home office By using materials you may have already.

"Hang heavy covers, curtains or even a sleeping bag on partition walls to move a sound transfer to the wheel," Soko says. "For tenants, the covers hanging on the wall will not leave irreparable damage. You can use moving covers or a thick velvet curtain or electricity", which it says all are available online at a price reasonable and efficient.

Let's face it, hearting a tile floor is not an easy task. But what happens if you could try a new look without all tedious work?Caroline Harmonize, responsible for the trend strategy at Lowe's, sayspeel and stick the tile gives you this exact opportunity, without having to decide if you are really "in the long term".

If you are like most people, you have a mess of important stacked paperwork somewhere in your home. The only problem is that because it's so unorganized, you can never find a particularly particular document when you need.Tori Cohen, otherwise known asTori the organizerNow says the time to correct this problem.

"Go file per file and separate the recycling of shredding (anything with your social security number or account number)," she says. "If you do not have them already, create batteries for different categories and place a sticky note next to the battery to keep track of what is where and make a battery for each family member." Finally, she says, "Use a deposit booth or a box of files to put things back."