{"id":31619,"date":"2020-04-07T11:51:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T10:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=31619"},"modified":"2021-04-27T13:27:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T12:27:25","slug":"10-diy-jobs-you-can-do-whilst-social-distancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/10-diy-jobs-you-can-do-whilst-social-distancing","title":{"rendered":"10 DIY jobs you can do whilst social distancing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the UK in lockdown to reduce the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19, millions of us are staying indoors for the foreseeable future. Whilst it\u2019s good to take a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there\u2019s also an opportunity to get creative around the house. Unleash your inner DIY guru and stay productive with these ten social distancing-friendly tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Create a mini office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019ve been working from home for\nthe past few weeks, you\u2019ll know that neither your bed nor the sofa make good\nworking environments. Even without a home office, you can still create a useful\nworkspace in just a few feet of space with our tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Revamp your garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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No matter how small, spending time in your garden is a good way to get some fresh air, as well as a change of surroundings, whilst you\u2019re social distancing. If you\u2019ve got a flat with a balcony, you can very easily create your own urban garden<\/a>. Or if you\u2019ve got a bit more outdoor space, try attracting new wildlife to it with easy projects such as building a bug house<\/a> \u2013 this also doubles up as a fun activity for the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have symptoms of coronavirus and are self-isolating, the NHS guidance<\/a> says you can still use your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Refresh your front door<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Front doors are often forgotten about\nin our to-do lists of house maintenance tasks. However, with some refreshing\nnew features, your door can easily go from dull to delightful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Add a lick of paint \u2013 first, find out how to prep your door here<\/a>.<\/li>
  2. Swap out your door number or name sign \u2013 check out your options here<\/a>.<\/li>
  3. Use homely decorations \u2013 we like the New York-inspired ones shown here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to go all out, take a look at some more ways to boost your home\u2019s exterior<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Greenify your home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Make a few simple changes to your home\nand you can save money, energy and the environment, in one fell swoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n