Don’t know what to do in your spare time at home? The health pandemic can be a perfect excuse to tidy up, clean or make home improvements. We invite you to learn about 7 repairs you can do yourself – become an expert!
It has been a couple of weeks since the social isolation due to the health contingency began and although the contagions in Mexico have not been as extreme as in other countries.
If you are one of those people who do not know what to do with your free time at home, we share with you 7 very simple home improvements to do during COVID-19 that will help you increase the value of your home.
What home improvements can you make during
- Social isolation by COVID-19?
- Paint the interior and exterior of the house
- Check the electrical installation
- Adjust and repair plumbing
- Deep clean floors
- Fix noisy doors and windows
- Renew your furniture
- Purify all areas
Paint the interior and exterior of your home
If your walls and ceilings are dirty or worn, the first home improvement you can make during COVID-19 is to paint the interior and exterior of your home.
It is very important that you first remove moisture from the walls and ceilings. Analyze color psychology and seasonal colors to select the color that is right for you. Painting your home can become a family activity.
Check the electrical installation
Social isolation is a good time to check the entire electrical installation including sockets, fuses and the plugs of electrical appliances. All you need is a toolbox, a few spare parts that you can buy at a hardware store and disconnect the electricity throughout the house.
Also, take the opportunity to replace burned-out light bulbs with energy-saving bulbs and buy rechargeable batteries in case the power goes out during the health crisis.
Adjust and repair pipes
Another home repair that you can do without hiring a plumber is to check that the faucets and faucets are well adjusted, all you need is a pair of pliers, Teflon tape, a little sealant and shut off the water. In this way, you will prevent the pipes and faucets in the bathroom or kitchen from leaking.
Likewise, if you have a clogged sink, you can unclog it by mixing half a cup of vinegar and half a box of baking soda, place a stopper and after 30 minutes pour boiling water.
Deep clean the floors
The health contingency can be the perfect excuse to start cleaning and polishing the floor of your home. Clean by mixing bleach, vinegar, floor detergent and water. You can constantly scrub with a broom until all the dirt is removed.
One of the advantages of doing this home improvement is that it will help you to eliminate bacteria and germs from the floors.
In case you have wood floors and they are worn out, all you need to make them look like new is a high resistance floor varnish with anti-skid. It will eliminate heel scuffs, pet scratches and furniture marks.
Fix squeaky windows and doors
If you can no longer stand the squeaking when you open or close your doors and windows, another do-it-yourself home repair is to apply a little lubricant or metal oil to each of the hinges.
Renew your furniture
This home improvement can be done with your family. If you have wooden chairs, tables and benches, choose to paint them using a trendy color.
If you have antique furniture, you can renovate it by rubbing a little alcohol on the damaged parts and then polishing it with wood sandpaper. This technique will remove paint and residue.
Purify all areas
One of the easiest home improvements is to clean all areas and corners of the house thoroughly. Delegate a certain space to each member of your family and let them know to donate or throw away what they no longer need. This action will serve to purify the rooms and eliminate germs that can cause the coronavirus.
If you have electronics such as televisions, computers and video game consoles, it is time to clean them with compressed air. You can clean the shelves with clear and water.
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