More and more people are making the shift toward working from home. Unfortunately, this arrangement can be frustrating if your workspace is not designed right, and may even result in a drop in productivity. Luckily, there are a few ways you can get around this.
In this article, home remodeling experts from DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington explore six home office must-haves that can help you successfully work from home.
- A good chair – If you work from home, you likely have a fast computer, high-speed internet and a desk to work at. Experts also recommend that you get an ergonomic chair. That way, even if you do have to spend many hours at a time in the office, your body will remain comfortable and properly supported as you work.
- Adequate lighting – Apart from a good chair, adequate lighting levels are also important to a productive work space. When your home office has the right amount of lighting, you can avoid eye strain and headaches even if you have to stare at your monitor for hours on end.
- A backup drive or personal server – If you need to work from home, it’s best to have a backup drive or personal server (such as cloud-based services) to store your files. That way, any important documents you have can still be safe in the event of a computer failure.
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) – When you work from home, you need to keep in mind that power outages are a possibility. Consider buying an uninterruptible power supply for your computer. By doing so, you can buy yourself some time to save your work and safely shut down your computer if the power in your area ever goes out.
- Surge protector – If you can’t buy a UPS now, consider getting a surge protector for your computer. It can prevent damage to your computer if the power suddenly goes out.
- Plants – Be sure to add some decorations, such as plants, for visual interest around your office. Plants can also purify the air in your office and act as a partition between different parts of the room.
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