Working from home can be both incredibly convenient and overwhelmingly difficult. During the height of the lockdown, the majority of Arizona’s homeowners were at home. While restrictions have been lifted, some workers have chosen to continue to work from home. Working from home can be hard – from distractions and noise to overwhelm and burnout. In fact, temperature can even effect how much work you get done! If you don’t have the right workspace in your Bullhead City, Arizona home, you may find it nearly impossible to get everything done. However, taking just a few smart steps to improve your office can yield outstanding results (and value) for homeowners.
Create a Separate Work Space
It’s important to keep your work space separate from your living space when you’re working from home. This will help you separate your business tasks and personal to-dos for fewer distractions during the day. Maintain a professional environment where you work, so you can simulate the streamlined atmosphere of a traditional office as much as possible. Definitely keep the television away.
If the space is located in a renovated space, home addition, or even as a first-time homeowner, you may want to look into implementing some kind of HVAC zoning solution. This way your work area can have a different temperature than the rest of your home. A Mitsubishi electric ductless system, for example, is a perfect (and highly affordable) way to retrofit one of these spaces with a climate control system. Talk to a Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer like Ambient Edge if you’re interested in exploring the world of split-ductless air conditioning technology for your new home office project.
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Address the IAQ
In a commercial office building, you typically have a property manager who handles considerations related to the indoor air quality (IAQ), but at home, it’s up to you, the homeowner. Better IAQ has been linked to increased productivity and better health. Keeping your office air clean can boost your performance so you enjoy even more success working from home.
To keep your home’s air as clean as possible, make sure you check the air filter once a month and change it at least every three months, or more if needed. Schedule HVAC maintenance twice a year to keep everything in top shape.
Light It Right
Good lighting is a critical element in any work area. Don’t strain your eyes in a dim space or shut yourself away in a corner under harsh fluorescent bulbs. Sunlight is the best option and one that you can usually work with when you’re setting up an office at home. When sunlight isn’t available, look for energy-efficient full-spectrum lighting that’s as close to sunlight as possible.
Treat your home office as professionally as possible and you’ll find that you can get the job done faster and better than you would anywhere else. If you need help addressing home comfort and indoor air quality in your home, contact Ambient Edge. We’ll help you get on track for business success.
