With stay-at-home orders still in place across much of the country, many of us are having trouble keeping active. You have probably binge-watched some of your favorite TV shows and maybe you even dusted off the old board games in your closet, but now you are looking for ways to be productive during quarantine.

As much as we all want things to get back to normal, one advantage of the quarantine is that you have time to work on DIY home projects. Now is the time to take a look at that list of repairs you have been putting off and think about how to prioritize home projects. You could even use some of these DIY house projects as a chance to do some quarantine activities with kids.

If you are looking for ways to be productive during the COVID-19 quarantine, we have a list of do it yourself home repairs that can keep you busy. Some of these are quick DIY projects that take just a few minutes and others can be quarantine activities that will keep you busy for the better part of a day. Whether you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky showerhead or cleaning your outdoor furniture, our list of simple DIY house projects will help you get your home into tip-top shape.

Clean Leaves Out of Gutters

If you haven’t cleaned your gutters since the fall, now is the perfect time to get the job done. Clear gutters protect your entire house from water damage, and a lot of debris can build up over the winter. Consider using a cordless leaf blower to make this simple home repair task quicker and easier. With a gutter cleaning kit for your leaf blower, you can get the job done without having to climb up a ladder.

Service Your Air Conditioner

With extra time on your hands, you might as well take advantage of the quarantine and give your air conditioner a tune-up. Check and change the filter on your HVAC system and clean the condenser and coils on the air conditioner. You might also want to clean the condensation drain and vents in the house.

Trim Tree Branches

Take the extra time at home as an opportunity to remove any tree branches that have become overgrown. You could trim them back using a handsaw, but a tool like the 20V JawSaw Cordless Chainsaw will make this DIY home project easier. The blade housing makes the JawSaw much safer than traditional chainsaws and it can cut branches of up to 4” in diameter.

Patching Drywall is a Simple Home Repair

It can be easy to overlook dents and small holes in drywall when you are busy. Now that you are around the house more, you should make a list of the drywall repairs that need to be done and start tackling them one-by-one. These are simple home repairs that can be done quickly, and you usually do not need expensive tools to work on drywall.

Take Advantage of Quarantine With a Lawnmower Tune-up

Your lawn mower has a long summer of work ahead of it, so you should add a tune-up to your list of quarantine activities. If you have a gas lawn mower, that is going to include tasks like changing the oil filter, checking the spark plug, and sharpening the blades. Of course, if you want to reduce the maintenance work, you could consider getting an electric lawn mower. Using a cord or a battery as the power supply, they require much less maintenance than gas-powered lawn mowers.

Fix Drawers That Stick

This is an easy DIY home fix that you might be able to finish in just a few minutes. For many drawers, the remedy is just to clean or lubricate the sliders. If that doesn’t work, check for loose joints that need to be tightened or areas of the drawer that need to be sanded down. As another potential fix, you might need to consider replacing the sliders to get the drawer working again.

Do It Yourself Repairs Include Fixing Clogged Showerheads

A weak showerhead is a do it yourself home fix that any person can do. In most cases, the problem stems from a buildup of mineral deposits clogging the showerhead. All you need to do is remove the showerhead and soak it in vinegar overnight. After letting it soak, scrub the openings with a brush. This should sufficiently remove the minerals from the holes. 

Clean Refrigerator Coils

Dirty coils can impact the efficiency of your refrigerator and it can also cut into the operating life of the appliance. With the whole family home and likely cooking more than ever, you want to make sure your fridge is operating at its best. Fortunately, cleaning the coils is a quick and easy DIY home fix. Using a condenser brush and a vacuum, you can get your refrigerator coils clean in just a few minutes.

Quarantine Activities Include Cleaning Your Backyard Deck

If you have a wood deck, you should be cleaning it every year. With that said, many of us let this maintenance task go for a few years before doing it. Since you have no excuse to let it go this year, you might as well get out there to clean your deck. If you have a portable power cleaner, you can get your deck clean in less time and without having to get down on your hands and knees to scrub the boards. 

Check Smoke and CO Detectors

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are some of the most important safety devices in the house. As important as they are, many of us do not spend much time thinking about them and we don’t check them as frequently as we should. Since you are around the house in quarantine, you should check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors and test them to make sure they still work. If not, this is one of the quickest and easiest DIY home fixes you can do.

Scrub Outdoor Furniture 

Outdoor furniture can get dirty fast. With a tool like the Hydroshot Portable Power Cleaner, you can get your outdoor furniture looking good as new. It has different settings that can work well for power cleaning different materials and you can also buy accessories that can help with different cleaning chores. This project will allow you to enjoy some fresh air while staying active and productive!

Be Productive During Quarantine by Regrouting Your Bathroom Floor

The COVID-19 quarantine could also be a good opportunity to restore your bathroom floor. Regrouting the floor can make the surface look just as good as it did the day it was first laid, and this is a DIY house project that most people will be able to do on their own. If you have an oscillating multi-tool, you can save time and reduce the amount of effort that goes into this DIY home fix by using it to remove the old grout. 

Take advantage of the quarantine and take care of some of the DIY projects you’ve been putting off. Many are simple projects and quick fixes that will keep you busy at home.

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