In recent years more and more homeowners are working from home. But if your home office isn’t designed for full-time use, accomplishing your work-related goals can be difficult. By planning and upgrading appropriately, you can make your home office a motivating and comfortable environment.
Home office needs will differ based on work habits and lifestyle. Many homeowners prefer to locate their offices away from loud living spaces. If you need a quiet space, think about converting your attic or basement into a residential office. Parents who need to work while monitoring children may want a more centralized space
Think of your home office as an investment. Splurging on a custom-built desk and an ergonomic office chair will maximize your productivity and minimize stress, joint pain, and poor posture. A finish carpenter can deliver custom amenities that are perfect for one of the most productive areas of your home.
It’s important to establish ground rules for your home office. Set certain work hours, install dedicated phone lines and keep extra clutter out of your office. Also, make sure your work computer isn’t open to family use. Games and other entertainment software can slow your computer and make it difficult to finish projects.
It usually makes sense to have at least one separate phone line exclusively for your office. If you use the Internet, fax machine or email extensively, additional lines are a good idea. A separate business line allows you to have a professional voicemail or answering machine message. It also gives you the option of using call forwarding if you occasionally work from another location. A designated business line also makes it easier to keep youngsters from intercepting your important business calls. And at the end of the day, you can leave the business line to the answering machine or voicemail without missing calls from friends and family.
Another common issue with home offices is electrical power. Copiers, laser printers, and computers use a lot of electricity. Check with an electrician about adding a couple of circuits so that you don’t have to worry about tripping the circuit breaker every time you make a photocopy. Hire a qualified electrician to make any changes to your home’s wiring. A pro will ensure any upgrades are safe and designed to handle your day-to-day use.
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