Mars Pa More: DIY projects for your home office
Many people have transitioned into a remote work setup during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). And adjusting to this “new normal” proved quite challenging since most people do not have a proper workspace at home.
Kyline Alcantara showing off their DIY desk with storage
Although several places in the country have now been declared to be under the general community quarantine (GCQ), some have continued working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you're one of those who are still working from home and figuring out how to improve your home office setup, then you should try these DIY projects featured on Mars Pa More.
1. Desk with storage
If you prefer to work while sitting in bed or on your sofa, chances are you'll need something to put your laptop on because it will eventually heat up.
If you do not have an actual laptop stand or table, you can use a plastic container as a substitute.
Not only will it have storage for your other work essentials, such as notebooks, pens, documents, and others. But it can also double as a pillow.
To turn a plastic container into a desk with storage, you'll need cardboards, fiberfill, cloth, glue gun, double-sided tape, and of course, a plastic container.
Watch Nikki Co and Kyline Alcantra do this DIY desk with storage project.
2. DIY laptop desk
If you want a laptop desk that's more comfortable to place on top of your lap, then, try this DIY laptop desk, which uses an actual pillow.
To create a DIY laptop desk, you'll need a small pillow, fabric, wooden frame, gun tacker, glue gun, scissors, glass frame, rubber band, and a ribbon.
Watch the step-by-step demo of Jen Rosendahl and Cai Cortez below.
3. DIY gadget stands
Work meetings are mostly conducted online nowadays, via video chat apps. So, for a hassle-free video call experience, you'll need a stand for your gadget.
LINK: https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/62560/5-must-try-video-chat-apps-to-keep-you-connected/story?amp
If you want something creative, you can do these DIY smartphone and tablet stand projects featured in Mars Pa More.
The materials you'll need are toy dinosaur, glue gun, suction cup, cloth, fiberfill, thread, and needle.
Watch Dingdong Avanzado and Shalala create DIY gadget stands below.
4. DIY desktop zen garden
Working from home can be just as stressful when you're working in the office.
So, if you need something to relax you during a hectic day, then create a desktop zen garden.
Here are the materials for this DIY project: succulent plants, garden soil, garden moss, assorted pots, pebbles, small rocks, and pots.
Watch and learn how to build a desktop zen garden from Kapuso stars Janine Gutierrez and Joyce Ching.
Adjusting to the “new normal” may be difficult at times, but by using your adaptability and ingenuity, you'll be able to continue thriving amid the pandemic.
So, keep on slaying while you work from home, mga Kapuso!
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