Make sure the contractor is operating in the practices that are made in your community. That means if they aren't supposed to be working right now, hold off on the home renovations. It means if they can only have 1-2 employees working, only having 1-2 employees working. It means if they're meant to wear a full hazmat suit, they wear it. That last bit might be a little dramatic, but the point is, make sure that they're listening to the rules and doing so in your home.
Look into buying an air purifier. While it won't necessarily rid the air of the virus, it can help you feel better about the situation and breathe a little easier. That being said, air purifiers can help with dust that will get kicked around during a renovation. Do lots of research into what type of air purifier works for you and keeps you safe, making sure you don't buy one that produces ozone as it can be a lung irritant.
Close the air vents to the specific room. You don't want dust to be floating around your house through air circulation during a home renovation in the first place and add in possible contaminants…yuck. Close the vents to keep any extras from escaping and the filters.
Isolate the construction area. Put up a plastic wall barrier between the construction zone and the rest of the house. Even if it doesn't keep germs out, it'll keep you thinking twice before walking in.
Remove all items you'll need from the space. It's not a good idea to be traipsing around a construction zone during the best of times, just running in to grab something you forgot. You may, usually, use the area as your main route through the home, but map out a different route and stick to it. Make sure you take out everything you'll need until the home renovation is complete. Write down your regular activities and everything you use on a normal day, then write up a list and make sure you have it out of the renovation zone.
]]>1. Make it more comfortable. Bring in some extra throw pillows and blankets for the room, letting everyone make a comfy spot for themselves, whether it's on the couch or chair, snuggled up for quiet reading or game nights. For movie nights, make larger seating for the whole family by moving furniture off to the side. Lay a blanket on the floor, plop some pillows down and you have yourself a comfy spot for Friday movie nights.
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Candles are universal in use; in illumination, mood-lifting, and improve the atmosphere of any room. Pick up a few or order them online to bring magic and enchantment to your home.
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Think of dressing in your room just like choosing your clothes. Do you lean towards the eclectic, classics, modern, or Avant-garde? Choose your style according to your taste and work from this in building your theme. A classic chair or an antique chest drawer, think of things or look for items that will go well with these things. Don’t be afraid to go overboard with your design scheme at first. Instead, be bold in adding as many of your ideas into it. Just trim it down when you tackle the budget. Think of it like when you are picking your wardrobe, keep in mind the essentials, the items or accessories that will go well with the essentials, etc.
Your Collectibles
If you are a collector of things such as dolls, action figures, or classic comics, use these to build your theme. Collections are still part of your persona. Use your collections in building a theme for your room. Do you collect butterflies? Create a theme with butterflies as your main design concept then works on it by adding items that bring the whimsical beauty of your collections; a mosquito net or a canopy mesh over the bed with butterflies or a nightstand with the same design concept.
Pick An Item That Captivates You
If you don’t really know your style yet, you don’t collect anything and you want to have a themed room, browse at online furniture shops like House of Katu that sell unique accent decor from reclaimed furniture, throws, pillow, and candles. These are items that really draw the eyes or command attention. Create a theme around these items, and you’d be surprised at what comes out you!
In creating a theme for your room or any room at home, remember to think of the basics or essentials, add your style, collections, or items that express your personality and if nothing works, look for inspiration outside such as the House of Katu.
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Furniture made from reclaimed wood can’t help but be centerpieces as they grab the attention of people. The combined elements of uniqueness and positive vibes give vibrancy to a room’s whole theme. Most reclaimed wood furniture has rustic feeling but they can be just as classy and avant-garde given the right pieces to go with it. Versatile, adventurous, and vibrant feel are qualities reclaimed wood furniture gives to a room. House of Katu knows how to play with these characteristics.
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