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As COVID-19 pandemic still looms around, most of us have learned to love being at home with the family. Others have also been motivated to look for some meaningful activities inside their homes such as cooking, baking, watching online movies together, do-it-yourself home makeovers, and the like.

Aside from the needed tools and gadgets to make our home more functional, there are also roles where everyone can contribute in keeping a clean, healthy, and safe environment in our homes.

Below are some suggestions you may consider to make your home a safe haven while living in style and comfort.

Home tools and pieces

You can create your own extraordinary dining and entertainment experience at home with Crate and Barrel's new dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and serveware collection.

Everyday dinners can become special with your family's favorite recipe or takeout served in Marin dinnerware's artisanal ceramic shapes or glazed Vistro Stoneware Dinnerware. You can also have your own intimate cheese and wine tasting using the Hayes Marble Serving Board, French Kitchen Marble Cheeseboard, and French Kitchen Marble Wine cooler for classic flair.

Cap your evening with an after-dinner drink and light conversation with barware from the international home decor store - the Hatch Highball Glass, an heirloom classic; and the thick-walled Dylan Glass that's also ideal for everyday use.

Shop for these and more online at www.crateandbarrel.com.ph.

There is also a #OneStopShopAppliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and commercial appliances that range from TV, aircon, refrigerator, washing machine, gas range, and many more - XTREME Appliances.

The company has its new ambassadress, Heart Evangelista, who promotes the brand's mission: to provide quality yet affordable appliances for every Filipino and to leverage the Filipino lifestyle through technology and innovation.

To keep updated on the latest news and other details, like and follow its accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok.

Meanwhile, as the “new normal” has redefined the importance and functionality of a dining table (transforming it into a work from home station, an online school stop, and a hobby hub), Our Home offers some tips when selecting the dining table for your space.

Rectangular dining tables are very practical and functional which can seat a large number of people and can easily adjust the seating capacity. Our Home has many design options to choose from like the Panfield and Alvea Dining Sets. For the round tables, Ancona dining table works well in small rooms where there is less bumping without the corners. It also creates a more intimate setting and cozy ambiance.

Foldable tables like the Jada can also function as dining tables. There are some design options that will perfectly fit and look great in smaller spaces such as a condo unit. You can also mix and match host chairs, guest chairs, and benches to maximize creativity in your dining room like the Fredrik Dining Set.

For more dining room ideas, visit its stores nationwide at select SM Supermalls, shop online at www.ourhome.ph. or call 0917 8315260 for the delivery option.

Home fresheners

If you want to keep your clothes and home fabrics clear of COVID-19, you can try Natucair Linen and Fabric Spray, a fabric freshener from the leading Japanese household manufacturing company, Earth Corporation.

This provides the peace of mind you need to make sure that your clothes or fabrics around the house aren't spreading the virus to your loved ones and family. This is especially handy for those who leave the house for a long day at work. Simply spray down your clothes in the morning before you leave for 24-hour protection from the virus. No need to worry about bringing COVID home on your clothes and spreading it to your family. At the same time, Natucair removes odor and refreshes fabric while getting rid of germs and bacteria. This keeps hard-to-wash items at home like couches, curtains, beddings, and even the inner lining of motorcycle helmets clean and smelling fresh.

Another product to try is Earth Air Con Cleaner, also from Earth Corporation. With just one spray on your aircon's cooling fins, it cleans out molds, clogged dust, and germs and bacteria, including the SARS CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. It is also a do-it-yourself, making it a practical and convenient cleaning option that saves you the trouble of calling in external cleaners while the pandemic's still going on.

These products are now available in supermarkets and hardware stores, as well as online in Shopee and Lazada.