How do you make the most of your basement under quarantine? Now that almost everyone is stuck inside their homes, it can often be frustrating for some that they can’t be out to do the usual outdoor activities like getting drinks at the pub, going to the gym, going to the theatres, or even simply having dinner at favourite restaurants.
One of the most obvious areas in your home that you can convert or maximize for activities is your basement. It can be nerve-wracking to think of ideas on how to use your basement to be productive; the following are some great ones you may not have considered yet.
Before anything else, you may want to check the hardware and make sure the foundations, walls, ceilings are still good to go; which of these you want to work on also depends on your idea of how to use the basement. One of the most important things to do would be to waterproof your basement, to avoid flooding, leaks, or any extensive damages in the long run. You can find basement waterproofing contractors in Toronto to assist with it.
While preparing for what you’re planning to do in your basement, consider that cleaning, rearranging, or organizing it is an activity on its own! Cleaning or organizing a room relieves stress, boosts your productivity levels, and generally provides a positive effect on your mental health.
Grow Indoor Plants
Indoor plants are known generally to boost your mood. They detoxify the air and improve your concentration and productivity. They do the exact opposite we do: take our carbon dioxide in, and release oxygen for us to breathe. You can start with orchids, snake plants and other types of succulents, and bromeliads.
Create, Write, Make Art
Creating anything new is a sort of meditation that is beneficial to your mental health, physical health, and general well-being. Making handicrafts or sculpting can boost your self-esteem. Creative writing helps sharpen your mind.
Exercise
Health is, ultimately, the most important factor of enjoying any activity, or doing anything for that matter. Exercising is often the launching pad of being productive, as your mind and body are used to constantly be active.
All of these activities can be interrelated, and you could do all successfully: organizing your basement, exercising, and keeping air-freshening indoor plants can all help you create and write or enjoy other hobbies.