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5 Ways Homeowners Can WFH Even Better
In today's modern age, it's become more important than ever to have a home office setup in your home, and many homeowners have found themselves working from home part- or even full-time for the foreseeable future. If this sounds like you, be sure you update your home office setup accordingly to accommodate your needs. Here are a few suggestions from our real estate agents for optimizing your home office.
- Spring for an ergonomic desk chair.
An ergonomic desk chair becomes important if you spend more than an hour or two a day working from home. Sitting in the wrong position for four, six, or eight hours a day can lead to physical fatigue and discomfort, especially if it's a daily thing. Visit an office store and find an ergonomic desk chair you'll be comfortable sitting in for long periods. Your company may even cover the cost if you're a full-time work-from-home employee. - Opt for a sit-stand desk.
Another way to reduce the physical fatigue and discomfort from sitting too much is to invest in a sit-stand desk. If you spring for an electric model, it'll enable you to adjust the height at any time with the touch of a button, enabling you to change your position throughout the day and work however you're most comfortable at any given time. - Add an external monitor.
Especially if you work from home on a company laptop, you may miss the screen real estate more than you realize. Working in an office often gives you access to peripherals such as additional screens. Still, if you're working from home, you may need to speak up about needing another monitor to supplement your laptop's small screen. Your company may or may not provide this for you, but even if you have to spring for one yourself, you may find it worth it for the added flexibility. - Help yourself focus with room-darkening window shades.
Working from home is preferable for many employees, but sometimes the view and daylight coming from the windows in your home office can be a little distracting. A strong light source, such as a window behind your computer screen, can cause eye strain and headaches, and strong sunlight pouring in may heat the room to an uncomfortable level. Installing insulated, room-darkening window shades will allow you to shut that light out when you don't want it, plus insulating window treatments can add to your home's value, as you'll see if you browse Rockford homes for sale. - Shed more light on the subject with layered lighting.
One of the best advantages of working from home is having control over things like lighting. No one likes the harsh overhead fluorescent lighting of most office buildings; fortunately, you can work in whatever lighting you want at home. Updating the light fixtures in your home office can help to provide layered lighting so that you can use whatever works best for the task at hand: an overhead fixture for overall light, task lighting above your desk alcove for times when you need more focused light, and softer lighting for reducing stress.
If you find yourself working from home more than ever, it's important to update your home office space to optimize your work hours and make you more comfortable. As an added bonus, some of these updates will add to your home's value. Contact us today for more information about updating your home to sell it.