{"id":219,"date":"2020-04-14T19:46:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T19:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jfcremodeling.com\/blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2020-04-14T19:46:57","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T19:46:57","slug":"simple-home-projects-you-can-do-during-the-covid-19-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jfcremodeling.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/14\/simple-home-projects-you-can-do-during-the-covid-19-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Home Projects You Can Do During the COVID-19 Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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These days, most of us are finding that we have a lot more time\non our hands as we stay at home due to COVID-19. The pandemic has locked most\nof us down, leaving people with not many choices to go out except to get groceries\nor to stop outside our favorite restaurant for curbside pickup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a lot of us, our home renovation plans have been put on hold\nas many businesses that we rely on have temporarily closed. However, there are many\nsimple projects you can do around the house that can help you feel more\nproductive and prepare you for larger renovation projects<\/a> you have waiting\nthis year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This <\/strong>article<\/strong><\/a> lists out 7 simple\nhome projects you can do during the COVID-19 lockdown, and we have broken them\ndown for you below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Painting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painting is one of the simplest activities we can do to spruce\nup an area in our home. If you have enough paint cans lying around from the\nlast project, it might be worth painting a fresh coat in that room you have\nbeen putting off. If you don’t have enough for a big paint project, you could\nalways touch up certain areas that are wearing thin or have scuff issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Restoring Your Deck or Fence <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a wooden deck or fence, you will know that these\nstructures require regular maintenance to keep them in good shape every year.\nAs the weather gets warmer, it’s always a good idea to spray or pressure wash\nyour deck or fencing to remove the debris that gets embedded into the wood\nthroughout the year. After your deck or fence is thoroughly cleaned and dried,\nyou can add a fresh coat of paint or stain to make them pop for the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Paint Your Front Door <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During these times, your front door probably isn’t getting the\namount of traffic compared to the pre-pandemic world we are all used too.\nHowever, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it stand out. Giving your front door\na fresh coat of red, white, or blue paint can make the front of your home stand\nout and turn heads in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Pressure Wash Your Siding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every spring, quarantined or not, you should pressure wash the\nsiding of your home. Vinyl siding accumulates a lot of debris, including\nmildew, bird droppings, pollen, and dirt. If you don’t own a pressure washer,\nyou can always rent one at a local power equipment rental company near you.\nThis can do wonders to the outside appearance of your home and, in some cases,\nmake your siding look brand new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Put Up a New Kitchen Backsplash<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly enough, a lot of people already have new backsplash\npieces in their homes, ready-to-be-installed, but have never started on the\nproject. If you have your backsplash lying around in your home and haven’t had\nthe time to install it yet, this could be a perfect time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Reorganize Your Garage <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all have put off reorganizing and cleaning the garage at some\npoint. We shouldn’t have an excuse this time around! It’s time to clear out the\nclutter, put up shelving, and sweep the floors! You will be thrilled you\nfinally did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Update Your Bathroom and Kitchen Hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the benefits of being stuck safely at home is that we can\nnow tackle projects that we’ve procrastinated on because of their tedious or\ntime-consuming demands. Such can be the case with simple bathroom and kitchen\nhardware upgrades like replacing old knobs and handles on cabinets and drawers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some states consider home improvement stores an essential\nbusiness, so walking in to get these simple items shouldn’t be a problem.\nHowever, if these businesses are closed, you can still order products online.\nOrdering online may help you to make better purchasing decisions as you can\nprice compare, expand your options, and readily see customer reviews more\neasily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a lot of us commute to work from the bed to the couch, we may\nfind that we can’t wait to leave the house when this pandemic is finally over.\nHowever, before that time comes, let\u2019s embrace our home fully and get going\nwith those simple projects that can make being in our homes a little more\nexciting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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