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Calculated Shard: 60 (from laksa002)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa060.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444","crawl_time":1774395487,"first_indexed_time":1559403980,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,apartmenttherapy!www,\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444 s443","src_root_hash":"6116842975894142260","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"135 Fun Things to Do at Home When You're Bored | Apartment Therapy","meta_descriptions":["Here’s what to do when you don’t know what to do."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Life\nWellness\nShifrah Combiths\nShifrah Combiths\nWith five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town…\nread more\nSofia Rivera\nSofia Rivera\nLifestyle Editor, Special Projects\nSince joining Apartment Therapy in 2022, I’ve edited the Life section, covering wellness, money, career, small-space living, mental health, and all the items, habits, and pro tips that can help you level up your life at home. When I’m not editing a feature or chasing a lifestyle tip, you can find me rearranging my furniture, watching reality TV, or taking a veryyy long walk around the city.\nFollow\nupdated\nJan 23, 2026\nSave Your Favorites\nWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account!\nWe\nindependently\nselect these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.\nSave Your Favorites\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\nSee More Images\nCredit: Photo: Alex Lepe\nIn This Article\nThings to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby\nThings to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor\nThings to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning\nThings to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids\nThings to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order\nThings to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax\nAs wonderful as it is to\nget outside\n, sometimes you just need to take the fun indoors. Whether you’re hiding from the blazing heat or waiting out the rain, it’s key to have a long list of things to do at home. (If there are kids involved, it’s important to have plenty of ideas up your sleeve!) Rest assured there are plenty of fun (and mostly screen-free) things to do with friends and family, or by yourself — all at home.\nThere’s something comforting about having a day where you just stay home, plus there’s the added benefit of\nnot having to spend money\non new things. In case you need a few new ideas, we’ve rounded up a ton of nearly free fun\nthings to do at home\n. Here are 135 of our very favorite ideas. \nSave Your Favorites\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\nSee More Images\nThings to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby\nDownload a\nlanguage learning app\nand pick up some vocab in a new language. \nTry a new kind of journaling, like a\ncontribution journal\nor a\njunk journal\n. \nTeach yourself a new\none-player card game\n. \nLearn the art of\namigurumi.\nWatch a watercolor tutorial on\nYouTube\n.\nTry your hand at\nblind contour drawings\n.\nBring out that\ncrochet project\nthat’s been languishing in the closet.\nWatch a drawing tutorial on YouTube, and practice.\nPractice\nhand-lettering\n.\nMake some cute little\nair-dry clay bowls\n.\nSpray paint some plant pots.\nSpray paint some frames.\nMake a\ndecorative garland\nor banner.\nCut some\npaper snowflakes\n.\nColor with\nSharpie on aluminum foil\n.\nPress some leaves\n(or flowers!).\nPrint out some favorite\nfamily photos\nto frame and hang on the wall.\nBake something challenging, like a multi-layer cake or\nFrench macarons\n.\nDecorate cupcakes.\nTry a\nnew recipe\n.\nPropagate some\nplant babies\n.\nDo some\nneedle felting\n.\nMake friendship bracelets.\nMake your own jewelry using a\njewelry-making kit.\nPut together a photo book. \nTry a\npaint-by-numbers kit. \nFold some\norigami flowers\n.\nSave Your Favorites\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\nSee More Images\nThings to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor\nCreate a\ngallery wall\n(or a\ngallery cluster\n!).\nWallpaper something (check out these\nremovable wallpaper brands\n).\nEmpty and edit. Take every single thing out of a room and then add things back, piece by piece, until you have just enough in the room.\nRearrange your furniture\n.\nRepurpose items. See if those baskets you’ve had in the garage solve your pantry storage problem.\nSwap curtains between rooms.\nClear all decor from that counter\/shelf\/accent and see what (if anything) you really miss.\nClean. You’ll be amazed at how much better your decor looks when there’s less clutter covering it up.\nCut some flowers or greenery and display them inside.\nDeclutter one small space. (We have plenty of\ndecluttering inspiration\n.)\nRearrange your books\nand choose some to donate to your local Little Free Library.\nCreate a distressed look on a piece of furniture\nusing chalk paint\n.\nPrint out some photos\nyou’ve been meaning to display. \nBrowse\nTV art\non Etsy, buy something new, and add it to your TV. \nColor drench\na room. \nDeclutter the outside of your fridge — if it’s covered in magnets and takeout menus — for a fresh look. \nSave Your Favorites\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\nSee More Images\nThings to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning\nClean under your bed\n.\nClean your dryer vent\n.\nUse\ncar cleaning putty\nto clean debris out of the nooks and crannies of your car.\nWash your sheets. Enjoy sliding into fresh ones tonight.\nSpritz your bedding with a\nlinen spray\n(or make your own!).\nRefill your\nhomemade cleaners\n. \nClean your windows\n. \nScrub your grout (check out our favorite\ngrout cleaning tips\n!).\nDust the baseboards. Try a\nmicrofiber duster\nor a\ndusting mitt\n. You can run dryer sheets over them to help repel dust.\nVacuum all the carpets, blinds, and fans.\nWash your bath mats.\nBleach one of your sinks.\nFluff your pillows. Instantly perk up a bed or the sofa cushions by giving the pillows squeezes and pats.\nTake a\nMagic Eraser\nto your doors and door jambs. High-traffic areas like these can get dirty faster than you think.\nSweep your entryway. Give yourself many happy entrances home.\nPolish your granite counters — easy to do and part of routine maintenance anyway.\nClean out your purse. You’ll be surprised how good it’ll feel.\nWash your car.\nShine all your stainless steel appliances. \nDeep-clean your oven. \nVacuum inside your kitchen drawers.\nGive your plants a shower. It dusts them and gives them a good soak at the same time. \nClean your trash cans\nand recycling bins. \nSave Your Favorites\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\nSee More Images\nThings to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids\nMake homemade\nbath bombs.\nMake\nmovie theater butter popcorn\n. (Bonus fun points if you\npop your own\n.)\nHave a movie night. \nBuild a fort (you know the kind — living room couch cushions, sheets, flashlights, the whole bit).\nMake ice cream sundaes.\nHave hot chocolate. Dig the packets from last winter out of the pantry or, better yet,\nmake your own\n.\nBake cookies. Chocolate chip,\nsnickerdoodle\n, peanut butter, whatever your fave is. Make enough to freeze some for later.\nDo a puzzle\n. You’ve probably forgotten how fun it is.\nPlay a game. Don’t miss\nBlokus\nand\nMonopoly Deal.\nPlay a game of hide-and-seek or\nsardines\n.\nMake a\nscavenger hunt\n. You’ll have fun making up rhymes and hiding objects, and then you’ll have fun watching the kids decipher the clues.\nRead aloud. Picture books, a favorite chapter book from your childhood, or get in on a book your kids are currently reading.\nHave a coloring contest — adults included. Find a page online and print out as many copies as participants.\nFinger knit. It’s totally fun and easy to\nget started\n.\nUse veggies as stamps. Check out this\nveggie stamp inspiration\nto get started.\nHave a shaving cream bath. This just means you put the kids in the tub and squirt some shaving cream on the walls for them to finger-paint with.\nTurn the sprinkler on and run through it. No explanation required, but get the camera ready to snap some idyllic scenes.\nPlay duck-duck-goose. Relive your preschool days.\nCamp in the backyard. \nMake s’mores. Extend the fun by taking a walk around the yard or neighborhood to collect sticks for the fire beforehand.\nLook through photo albums (or digital pictures on the TV screen).\nMake a\nbucket list\n. Not only will you come up with more ways to make memories together, but you’ll also probably learn something new about your kids.\nBuild a LEGO city. Put together the\nLEGO sets\nyou have from their instructions or make your own creations.\nMake an obstacle course. Do this inside or out (think: things to crawl under, jump over, tiptoe on, etc.). If you don’t want to use furniture, use painter’s tape or crepe paper streamers to lay out the course.\nMake lemonade. Here’s how to make the\nbest batch possible\n. \nBlow bubbles.\nDraw hopscotch.\nPlay\nfour corners\n.\nMake your own\nhomemade Play-Doh\n.\nMake a sensory bin using water beads and small toys.\nMake a track and race toy cars.\nSave Your Favorites\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\nSee More Images\nThings to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order\nMake a life goals list.\nCome up with a family or household statement of purpose.\nSet up a new budget.\nTake a look at your\nexisting budget\n.\nRead up on money matters such as\ninvestment strategies\n,\npaying off debt\n, or\nhow to save money\n— whatever fits your situation.\nGet caught up on your bills.\nGo through that pile of mail.\nGather your returns and exchanges.\nMake a list of errands you need to run next week.\nMake a\nmeal plan\n.\nMake some lists. It can help\ndeclutter your brain\n.\nLearn something new on\nUdemy\nor\nSkillShare\n.\nMake some\nfreeze-ahead meals\n.\nSchedule any necessary upcoming appointments (like doctor, dentist, optometrist).\nClean out your email inbox.\nDelete and organize the\nphotos on your phone\n. \nDeclutter your old, unused clothes.\nPut donations in your car, so the next time you’re out, you’ll donate them.\nSave Your Favorites\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\nSee More Images\nThings to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax\nRead a book. You’ll be amazed at some of the mental health benefits of reading.\nBrowse your stack of magazines and then recycle the ones you don’t need anymore.\nBinge-watch an old favorite series. Or start a movie marathon.\nWatch a documentary.\nSit outside and listen to the sounds around you.\nHave a picnic in your outdoor space.\nHave a picnic on your living room floor.\nTake a bubble bath.\nTalk with someone over a glass of wine.\nTake a nap\n.\nSwap foot rubs or back massages with a loved one at home.\nGive yourself a manicure\n.\nGive yourself a pedicure.\nSoak your feet.\nDo an at-home\nface mask.\nPlace a grocery order. If you don’t have a subscription, consider a free trial to see if it’s right for you.\nMeal prep for the coming week.\nRequest any books you want to read from the library (they may be on hold or take some time to arrive, so this is a gift to future you!).\nSet up\nSubscribe & Save\non Amazon for regularly purchased household items.\nDo a\nyoga video\non YouTube.\nFiled in:","attrs_markdown":"![PxPixel](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/jAYekY18\/xhr\/api\/v1\/collector\/noScript.gif?appId=PXjAYekY18)\n\n[The icon and wordmark for the Apartment Therapy brand.](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/)\n\n[Newsletter](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/email)\n\n[Join](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/join)[Sign In](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/sign-in)\n\n- [Photos & Tours](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/photos-tours)\n  [See all in Photos & Tours](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/photos-tours)\n  \n  Room Photos\n  \n  - [Living Room](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image?room=living-room)\n  - 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Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town…[read more](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/shifrah-combiths)\n\n[Sofia Rivera](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/sofia-rivera)\n\n[Sofia Rivera](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/sofia-rivera)Lifestyle Editor, Special Projects\n\nSince joining Apartment Therapy in 2022, I’ve edited the Life section, covering wellness, money, career, small-space living, mental health, and all the items, habits, and pro tips that can help you level up your life at home. When I’m not editing a feature or chasing a lifestyle tip, you can find me rearranging my furniture, watching reality TV, or taking a veryyy long walk around the city.\n\nFollow\n\nupdated Jan 23, 2026\n\nSave\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account\\!\n\nTry it out\\!\n\nShare\n\nWe [independently](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/about\/apartment-therapy-commerce-guidelines) select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.\n\n![Close up view of woman in a multicolored sweater doing a puzzle on a wooden coffee table.](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487\/at%2Forganize-clean%2F2023%2FStock%2FCustom%20Stock%20Shoots%2F2023-10-small-cool-stock%2Fcoffee-table-puzzle-053)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/5cb4f78056e88e17ca2aa4d101d5e6795a17a29a38d72fa6170914063f21d93a)\n\nCredit: Photo: Alex Lepe\n\nIn This Article\n\n1. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-if-you-re-in-a-creative-mood1)\n2. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-want-to-freshen-up-your-decor)\n3. [Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-feel-like-cleaning)\n4. [Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-re-with-the-kids)\n5. [Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-to-get-your-life-in-order)\n6. [Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-just-want-to-relax)\n\nSave\n\n[comments](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#comments-35003444)\n\n30\n\n[cure chat](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#post-forum-embed)\n\nShare\n\nAs wonderful as it is to [get outside](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/things-to-do-outside-37070594), sometimes you just need to take the fun indoors. Whether you’re hiding from the blazing heat or waiting out the rain, it’s key to have a long list of things to do at home. (If there are kids involved, it’s important to have plenty of ideas up your sleeve!) Rest assured there are plenty of fun (and mostly screen-free) things to do with friends and family, or by yourself — all at home.\n\nThere’s something comforting about having a day where you just stay home, plus there’s the added benefit of [not having to spend money](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/no-spend-pantry-challenge-37226809) on new things. In case you need a few new ideas, we’ve rounded up a ton of nearly free fun [things to do at home](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/things-to-do-summer-indoors-36768554). Here are 135 of our very favorite ideas.\n\n![An artist drawing on a piece of paper](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1095\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2Fd82d9bd884b198c1bfd6b6f35a55ee3b2224575b)\n\n![An artist drawing on a piece of paper](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2Fd82d9bd884b198c1bfd6b6f35a55ee3b2224575b)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/1e109c3491140dbbd5e84b437cd882ab4f58015469abd34d0f862b5f0d0a9dbe)\n\nCredit: [Justice Darragh](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/justice)\n## Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby\n1. Download a [language learning app](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-free-language-learning-apps-37360748) and pick up some vocab in a new language.\n2. Try a new kind of journaling, like a [contribution journal](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/contribution-journal-37485694) or a [junk journal](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/what-is-junk-journal-37360775).\n3. Teach yourself a new [one-player card game](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/one-player-card-games-37303845).\n4. Learn the art of [amigurumi.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Itty-Bitty-Crocheted-Critters-Amigurumi\/dp\/0804849765\/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n5. Watch a watercolor tutorial on [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VfVcG7FQWfI).\n6. Try your hand at [blind contour drawings](https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-mediums\/drawing\/beginner-drawings-line\/).\n7. Bring out that [crochet project](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/unique-crochet-patterns-37077096) that’s been languishing in the closet.\n8. Watch a drawing tutorial on YouTube, and practice.\n9. Practice [hand-lettering](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-hand-letter-36956341).\n10. Make some cute little [air-dry clay bowls](https:\/\/www.gatheringbeauty.com\/blog\/\/2014\/06\/diy-stamped-clay-bowls.html).\n11. Spray paint some plant pots.\n12. Spray paint some frames.\n13. Make a [decorative garland](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/dried-orange-garland-tip-37342515) or banner.\n14. Cut some [paper snowflakes](https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/How-to-Make-6-Pointed-Paper-Snowflakes\/).\n15. Color with [Sharpie on aluminum foil](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bSx1PESH1-U).\n16. [Press some leaves](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-press-leaves-37079628) (or flowers!).\n17. Print out some favorite [family photos](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/stylish-ways-to-display-family-photos-throughout-your-home-37084358) to frame and hang on the wall.\n18. Bake something challenging, like a multi-layer cake or [French macarons](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/macarons-recipe-23255615).\n19. Decorate cupcakes.\n20. Try a [new recipe](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/52-weeks-cooking-challenge-37382839).\n21. Propagate some [plant babies](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/propagation-station-how-to-make-plant-babies-248901).\n22. Do some [needle felting](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PnkVLApVejc&t=426s).\n23. Make friendship bracelets.\n24. Make your own jewelry using a [jewelry-making kit.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jewelry-Supplies-Earring-Findings-Helping\/dp\/B087WL6JXW\/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n25. Put together a photo book.\n26. Try a [paint-by-numbers kit.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/cupmod-Watercolor-Painting-Beginners-16x20inch\/dp\/B0CP5F66FL\/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n27. Fold some [origami flowers](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgdIcNfbLfMKS1sgOVyCE0suI-OlXD_07).\n\n![White woman sorting through stuff in her living room](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F371ea5e16b8fc39a99783be4afe1e0760e1d553c)\n\n![White woman sorting through stuff in her living room](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F371ea5e16b8fc39a99783be4afe1e0760e1d553c)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/68632b7d71e7854d8ea39b32fb9329aa56f0761493c124bdeb372b6536d2c77d)\n\nCredit: [Esteban Cortez](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/esteban)\n## Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor\n1. Create a [gallery wall](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-create-a-gallery-wall-164792) (or a [gallery cluster](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-style-gallery-clusters-37397303)!).\n2. Wallpaper something (check out these [removable wallpaper brands](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/where-to-buy-temporary-and-removable-wallpaper-237551)).\n3. Empty and edit. Take every single thing out of a room and then add things back, piece by piece, until you have just enough in the room.\n4. [Rearrange your furniture](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/mental-benefits-of-rearranging-a-room-37000508).\n5. Repurpose items. See if those baskets you’ve had in the garage solve your pantry storage problem.\n6. Swap curtains between rooms.\n7. Clear all decor from that counter\/shelf\/accent and see what (if anything) you really miss.\n8. Clean. You’ll be amazed at how much better your decor looks when there’s less clutter covering it up.\n9. Cut some flowers or greenery and display them inside.\n10. Declutter one small space. (We have plenty of [decluttering inspiration](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/features\/decluttering-cure).)\n11. [Rearrange your books](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/kids-room-organization-idea-books-by-color-260450) and choose some to donate to your local Little Free Library.\n12. Create a distressed look on a piece of furniture [using chalk paint](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/painting-tile-to-look-like-marble-with-chalk-paint-37504663).\n13. [Print out some photos](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-digitize-photos-37376556) you’ve been meaning to display.\n14. Browse [TV art](https:\/\/atmedia.link\/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F4400695289%2Fgolden-countryside-for-samsung-frame-tv%3Fls%3Ds%26ga_order%3Dmost_relevant%26ga_search_type%3Dall%26ga_view_type%3Dgallery%26ga_search_query%3Dframe%2BTV%2Bart%26ref%3Dsr_gallery-1-6%26sr_prefetch%3D1%26pf_from%3Dsearch%26pop%3D1%26sts%3D1%26dd%3D1%26content_source%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%25253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2%26organic_search_click%3D1%26logging_key%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2&referralSource=&id=35003444&site=AT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444) on Etsy, buy something new, and add it to your TV.\n15. [Color drench](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/color-drenching-trend-37240717) a room.\n16. Declutter the outside of your fridge — if it’s covered in magnets and takeout menus — for a fresh look.\n\n![A woman mopping the floor of her kitchen](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_488\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F6211e4606d916b0471e6650d30fbc244dddf1d1f)\n\n![A woman mopping the floor of her kitchen](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F6211e4606d916b0471e6650d30fbc244dddf1d1f)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/2b2526c491d09565db6e2a09cf7daf694db28ee1265ff26c5988268f9a63e1dc)\n\nCredit: [Joe Lingeman](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/joe)\n## Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning\n1. [Clean under your bed](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/spring-cleaning-cure-2025-how-to-clean-under-bed-37466074).\n2. [Clean your dryer vent](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-clean-dryer-vent-37305582).\n3. Use [car cleaning putty](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cleaning-Universal-Detailing-Automotive-Interior\/dp\/B081T7N948\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to clean debris out of the nooks and crannies of your car.\n4. Wash your sheets. Enjoy sliding into fresh ones tonight.\n5. Spritz your bedding with a [linen spray](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-linen-room-sprays-37062187) (or make your own!).\n6. Refill your [homemade cleaners](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/homemade-cleaners-36840291).\n7. [Clean your windows](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/clean-windows-37389910).\n8. Scrub your grout (check out our favorite [grout cleaning tips](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-diy-grout-cleaner-test-36737568)!).\n9. Dust the baseboards. Try a [microfiber duster](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Good-Grips-Microfiber-Duster\/dp\/B00940DV6W\/ref=sr_1_3?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) or a [dusting mitt](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CleanAide-Microfiber-Terry-Weave-Thumb\/dp\/B00DP116HC\/ref=sr_1_7?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20). You can run dryer sheets over them to help repel dust.\n10. Vacuum all the carpets, blinds, and fans.\n11. Wash your bath mats.\n12. Bleach one of your sinks.\n13. Fluff your pillows. Instantly perk up a bed or the sofa cushions by giving the pillows squeezes and pats.\n14. Take a [Magic Eraser](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mr-Clean-Original-Cleaning-Durafoam\/dp\/B07MF3DY3C\/ref=sr_1_5?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to your doors and door jambs. High-traffic areas like these can get dirty faster than you think.\n15. Sweep your entryway. Give yourself many happy entrances home.\n16. Polish your granite counters — easy to do and part of routine maintenance anyway.\n17. Clean out your purse. You’ll be surprised how good it’ll feel.\n18. Wash your car.\n19. Shine all your stainless steel appliances.\n20. Deep-clean your oven.\n21. Vacuum inside your kitchen drawers.\n22. Give your plants a shower. It dusts them and gives them a good soak at the same time.\n23. [Clean your trash cans](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-deep-clean-trash-can-37389931) and recycling bins.\n\n![Two kids playing in their playroom](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_993\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F31917891de73eede34f02fe99c20597b35e05996)\n\n![Two kids playing in their playroom](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F31917891de73eede34f02fe99c20597b35e05996)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/b80331bf66cb77fc08195cd0720b55984fea82704b6db8f3a2bd08c6d2f2c0c2)\n\nCredit: [Diana Paulson](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/dLiang)\n## Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids\n1. Make homemade [bath bombs.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Body-Restore-Bath-Bombs-Aromatherapy\/dp\/B08FDCLXNP\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n2. Make [movie theater butter popcorn](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-make-the-most-buttery-movie-style-popcorn-240547). (Bonus fun points if you [pop your own](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Presto-04821-Orville-Redenbachers-Popper\/dp\/B00006IUWB\/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20).)\n3. Have a movie night.\n4. Build a fort (you know the kind — living room couch cushions, sheets, flashlights, the whole bit).\n5. Make ice cream sundaes.\n6. Have hot chocolate. Dig the packets from last winter out of the pantry or, better yet, [make your own](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-make-hot-chocolate-238399).\n7. Bake cookies. Chocolate chip, [snickerdoodle](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-super-soft-snickerdoodl-115237), peanut butter, whatever your fave is. Make enough to freeze some for later.\n8. [Do a puzzle](https:\/\/lepuzz.com\/products\/match-made-in-heaven-1000-piece-puzzle-from-lepuzz). You’ve probably forgotten how fun it is.\n9. Play a game. Don’t miss [Blokus](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mattel-Games-BJV44-Blokus-Strategy\/dp\/B00FBWBM3G\/ref=sr_1_2?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) and [Monopoly Deal.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hasbro-B0965-Monopoly-Deal-Card\/dp\/B00NQQTZCO\/ref=pd_bxgy_21_img_3\/133-8278438-3971163?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n10. Play a game of hide-and-seek or [sardines](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Play-Sardines).\n11. Make a [scavenger hunt](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/scavenger-hunt-36937721). You’ll have fun making up rhymes and hiding objects, and then you’ll have fun watching the kids decipher the clues.\n12. Read aloud. Picture books, a favorite chapter book from your childhood, or get in on a book your kids are currently reading.\n13. Have a coloring contest — adults included. Find a page online and print out as many copies as participants.\n14. Finger knit. It’s totally fun and easy to [get started](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NulgNzKp1LY).\n15. Use veggies as stamps. Check out this [veggie stamp inspiration](https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/2012\/08\/fruit-veggie-stamping.html) to get started.\n16. Have a shaving cream bath. This just means you put the kids in the tub and squirt some shaving cream on the walls for them to finger-paint with.\n17. Turn the sprinkler on and run through it. No explanation required, but get the camera ready to snap some idyllic scenes.\n18. Play duck-duck-goose. Relive your preschool days.\n19. Camp in the backyard.\n20. Make s’mores. Extend the fun by taking a walk around the yard or neighborhood to collect sticks for the fire beforehand.\n21. Look through photo albums (or digital pictures on the TV screen).\n22. Make a [bucket list](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/summer-bucket-list-2-37405263). Not only will you come up with more ways to make memories together, but you’ll also probably learn something new about your kids.\n23. Build a LEGO city. Put together the [LEGO sets](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-lego-walmart-bricktember-deals-september-2025-37506369) you have from their instructions or make your own creations.\n24. Make an obstacle course. Do this inside or out (think: things to crawl under, jump over, tiptoe on, etc.). If you don’t want to use furniture, use painter’s tape or crepe paper streamers to lay out the course.\n25. Make lemonade. Here’s how to make the [best batch possible](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/skills-battle-best-way-to-make-lemonade-23033930).\n26. Blow bubbles.\n27. Draw hopscotch.\n28. Play [four corners](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QdVCoUFbekQ).\n29. Make your own [homemade Play-Doh](https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh\/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20Make%20Playdough%20%28Play-doh%29%20%201,counter%20or%20silicone%20mat%2C%20and%20knead...%20More%20).\n30. Make a sensory bin using water beads and small toys.\n31. Make a track and race toy cars.\n\n![A couple sitting down at a table together](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1096\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F83fd79ca490b48835136bf3b65f487290f60c663)\n\n![A couple sitting down at a table together](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F83fd79ca490b48835136bf3b65f487290f60c663)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/c0be40f7e12c910baa127ca7581793acc1c50ee7fe05e19ddf1304691c2663ae)\n\nCredit: [Marisa Vitale](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/MarisaVitale)\n## Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order\n1. Make a life goals list.\n2. Come up with a family or household statement of purpose.\n3. Set up a new budget.\n4. Take a look at your [existing budget](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/sent-monthly-budget-to-finance-expert-37234033).\n5. Read up on money matters such as [investment strategies](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/investing-for-beginners-37054068), [paying off debt](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/pay-off-credit-card-debt-habits-36989292), or [how to save money](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/48-hour-rule-for-shopping-37484554) — whatever fits your situation.\n6. Get caught up on your bills.\n7. Go through that pile of mail.\n8. Gather your returns and exchanges.\n9. Make a list of errands you need to run next week.\n10. Make a [meal plan](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/recipe-glossary-meal-planning-37361508).\n11. Make some lists. It can help [declutter your brain](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/list-ideas-for-journals-weekend-projects-263053).\n12. Learn something new on [Udemy](https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/) or [SkillShare](https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/en\/).\n13. Make some [freeze-ahead meals](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/make-ahead-freezer-meals-268322).\n14. Schedule any necessary upcoming appointments (like doctor, dentist, optometrist).\n15. Clean out your email inbox.\n16. Delete and organize the [photos on your phone](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/one-touch-rule-digital-clutter-37455521).\n17. Declutter your old, unused clothes.\n18. Put donations in your car, so the next time you’re out, you’ll donate them.\n\n![A woman standing in the hallway of her home looking down at a cat](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%2Farchive%2FNaimah%20%7C%20Alameda%2C%20CA%2F05c37695dbd92e63a13bd088fe30b7685dfcd496)\n\n![A woman standing in the hallway of her home looking down at a cat](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%2Farchive%2FNaimah%20%7C%20Alameda%2C%20CA%2F05c37695dbd92e63a13bd088fe30b7685dfcd496)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/2133b8c484db297990fadafd798b5f68a20294fa3911880697d093cf19000a51)\n\nCredit: [Esteban Cortez](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/esteban)\n## Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax\n1. Read a book. You’ll be amazed at some of the mental health benefits of reading.\n2. Browse your stack of magazines and then recycle the ones you don’t need anymore.\n3. Binge-watch an old favorite series. Or start a movie marathon.\n4. Watch a documentary.\n5. Sit outside and listen to the sounds around you.\n6. Have a picnic in your outdoor space.\n7. Have a picnic on your living room floor.\n8. Take a bubble bath.\n9. Talk with someone over a glass of wine.\n10. [Take a nap](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/tiktok-sweatshirt-sleep-hack-37395965).\n11. Swap foot rubs or back massages with a loved one at home.\n12. [Give yourself a manicure](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/at-home-manicure-self-care-37234681).\n13. Give yourself a pedicure.\n14. Soak your feet.\n15. Do an at-home [face mask.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mediheal-Essential-Collagen-Madecassoside-Watermide\/dp\/B0BRDGL821?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n16. Place a grocery order. If you don’t have a subscription, consider a free trial to see if it’s right for you.\n17. Meal prep for the coming week.\n18. Request any books you want to read from the library (they may be on hold or take some time to arrive, so this is a gift to future you!).\n19. Set up [Subscribe & Save](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b?node=5856181011&asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) on Amazon for regularly purchased household items.\n20. Do a [yoga video](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/yoga-poses-beginners-37132690) on YouTube.\n\nFiled in:\n\n[Life](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/life)\n\n[wellness](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/collection\/wellness)\n\n[entertainment & fun](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/collection\/entertainment)\n\n## More to Love from Apartment Therapy\n![Shot of a young woman using a smartphone and headphones on the sofa at home](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80\/stock%2FGettyImages-1194601056)\n\n[This Is the Secret to Actually Enjoying Your Weekend](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-enjoy-the-weekend-37413763)\n\nTry these tips from time management coaches and therapists.\n\nHeather Bien\n\nFeb 17, 2026\n\n[The \"Power Hour\" Method Flipped My Morning Routine and Doubled My Productivity](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/power-hour-productivity-method-37434884)\n\nIt saves me so much time.\n\nKristen Garaffo\n\nNov 5, 2024\n\n[The “Heavenly” Pillow I Recommend to Everyone Is Finally Back in Stock (Get Yours Before It’s Gone!)](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/quince-down-alternative-pillow-restock-july-2024-37409541)\n\nAnd it’s 20% off right now\\!\n\nMark Marino\n\nSep 6, 2024\n\n[15 Little Nighttime Habits That’ll Give You Better Sleep (You’ll Feel Less Stressed!)](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/night-routines-37391883)\n\nFrom “sleepy girl mocktails” to dimming the big light, here’s how to get better rest.\n\nKristen Garaffo\n\nApr 17, 2024\n\n[The 20-Second DIY That Made My Home 10x More Whimsical](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/hinge-heads-diy-review-37510156)\n\nIt makes me happy every time I see it.\n\nShifrah Combiths\n\nOct 6, 2025\n\n[The Self-Care Ritual My Abuelita Taught Me Is My Key to Better Days](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/mexican-cafecito-y-pan-mindfulness-ritual-37430286)\n\nIt’s my favorite way to stay present.\n\nNatalia Vela\n\nOct 16, 2024\n\n[This \\$16 Book Light Makes My Nights So Much Cozier](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/glocusent-usb-rechargeable-book-light-review-37505302)\n\nIt’s super travel-friendly, too.\n\nNatalia Vela\n\nSep 18, 2025\n\n[I Created a \"Budget\" for My Schedule and I've Never Felt Less Stressed](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/i-made-a-budget-for-my-schedule-37233432)\n\nIt's made me more productive, less overwhelmed, and made the quality time I spend with family even better.\n\nShifrah Combiths\n\nMar 15, 2023\n\n[The Incredible Way \"Block Scheduling\" Made Me So Much Less Overwhelmed](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/block-scheduling-less-overwhelmed-37245848)\n\nI’ve never felt so present.\n\nShifrah Combiths\n\nApr 21, 2023\n\n[This Small Effort is the First Step to Having a Great Summer at Home](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/weekend-projects-summer-bucket-list-36900894)\n\nGrab a pen and paper and get ready to mark the start of a new season — and make your summer dreams come true.\n\nShifrah Combiths\n\nJun 18, 2021\n\n[I Finally Figured Out an Effective Way to Combat My Winter Blues](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/seasonal-affective-disorder-tip-37361658)\n\nAnd ironically, it’s because of my basement.\n\nShelby Deering\n\nJan 4, 2024\n\n[This Mindset Shift Around Alone Time Has Made Me a Better Mom and Partner](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/alone-time-mindset-shift-37138345)\n\nThere's nothing to feel guilty about.\n\nShifrah Combiths\n\nSep 30, 2022\n\n[The \"Petite\" French Habit That Is Making My WFH Days So Much Sweeter](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/gouter-french-afternoon-snack-37374250)\n\nIt’s a late-afternoon little luxury.\n\nHeather Bien\n\nFeb 15, 2024\n\n[The UGG Dupe Slippers I Adore So Much, I've Bought Them 4 Times](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/lands-end-suede-leather-fuzzy-shearling-slippers-review-37348777)\n\nI’ve bought them as gifts for my mom \\*and\\* my daughter.\n\nShifrah Combiths\n\nDec 4, 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Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town…[read more](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/shifrah-combiths)\n\n[Sofia Rivera](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/sofia-rivera)\n\n[Sofia Rivera](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/sofia-rivera)Lifestyle Editor, Special Projects\n\nSince joining Apartment Therapy in 2022, I’ve edited the Life section, covering wellness, money, career, small-space living, mental health, and all the items, habits, and pro tips that can help you level up your life at home. When I’m not editing a feature or chasing a lifestyle tip, you can find me rearranging my furniture, watching reality TV, or taking a veryyy long walk around the city.\n\nFollow\n\nupdated Jan 23, 2026\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account\\!\n\nWe [independently](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/about\/apartment-therapy-commerce-guidelines) select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.\n\n![Close up view of woman in a multicolored sweater doing a puzzle on a wooden coffee table.](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487\/at%2Forganize-clean%2F2023%2FStock%2FCustom%20Stock%20Shoots%2F2023-10-small-cool-stock%2Fcoffee-table-puzzle-053)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/5cb4f78056e88e17ca2aa4d101d5e6795a17a29a38d72fa6170914063f21d93a)\n\nCredit: Photo: Alex Lepe\n\nIn This Article\n\n1. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-if-you-re-in-a-creative-mood1)\n2. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-want-to-freshen-up-your-decor)\n3. [Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-feel-like-cleaning)\n4. [Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-re-with-the-kids)\n5. [Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-to-get-your-life-in-order)\n6. [Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-just-want-to-relax)\n\nAs wonderful as it is to [get outside](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/things-to-do-outside-37070594), sometimes you just need to take the fun indoors. Whether you’re hiding from the blazing heat or waiting out the rain, it’s key to have a long list of things to do at home. (If there are kids involved, it’s important to have plenty of ideas up your sleeve!) Rest assured there are plenty of fun (and mostly screen-free) things to do with friends and family, or by yourself — all at home.\n\nThere’s something comforting about having a day where you just stay home, plus there’s the added benefit of [not having to spend money](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/no-spend-pantry-challenge-37226809) on new things. In case you need a few new ideas, we’ve rounded up a ton of nearly free fun [things to do at home](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/things-to-do-summer-indoors-36768554). Here are 135 of our very favorite ideas.\n\n![An artist drawing on a piece of paper](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1095\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2Fd82d9bd884b198c1bfd6b6f35a55ee3b2224575b)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/1e109c3491140dbbd5e84b437cd882ab4f58015469abd34d0f862b5f0d0a9dbe)\n\nThings to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby\n\n1. Download a [language learning app](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-free-language-learning-apps-37360748) and pick up some vocab in a new language.\n2. Try a new kind of journaling, like a [contribution journal](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/contribution-journal-37485694) or a [junk journal](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/what-is-junk-journal-37360775).\n3. Teach yourself a new [one-player card game](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/one-player-card-games-37303845).\n4. Learn the art of [amigurumi.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Itty-Bitty-Crocheted-Critters-Amigurumi\/dp\/0804849765\/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n5. Watch a watercolor tutorial on [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VfVcG7FQWfI).\n6. Try your hand at [blind contour drawings](https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-mediums\/drawing\/beginner-drawings-line\/).\n7. Bring out that [crochet project](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/unique-crochet-patterns-37077096) that’s been languishing in the closet.\n8. Watch a drawing tutorial on YouTube, and practice.\n9. Practice [hand-lettering](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-hand-letter-36956341).\n10. Make some cute little [air-dry clay bowls](https:\/\/www.gatheringbeauty.com\/blog\/\/2014\/06\/diy-stamped-clay-bowls.html).\n11. Spray paint some plant pots.\n12. Spray paint some frames.\n13. Make a [decorative garland](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/dried-orange-garland-tip-37342515) or banner.\n14. Cut some [paper snowflakes](https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/How-to-Make-6-Pointed-Paper-Snowflakes\/).\n15. Color with [Sharpie on aluminum foil](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bSx1PESH1-U).\n16. [Press some leaves](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-press-leaves-37079628) (or flowers!).\n17. Print out some favorite [family photos](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/stylish-ways-to-display-family-photos-throughout-your-home-37084358) to frame and hang on the wall.\n18. Bake something challenging, like a multi-layer cake or [French macarons](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/macarons-recipe-23255615).\n19. Decorate cupcakes.\n20. Try a [new recipe](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/52-weeks-cooking-challenge-37382839).\n21. Propagate some [plant babies](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/propagation-station-how-to-make-plant-babies-248901).\n22. Do some [needle felting](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PnkVLApVejc&t=426s).\n23. Make friendship bracelets.\n24. Make your own jewelry using a [jewelry-making kit.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jewelry-Supplies-Earring-Findings-Helping\/dp\/B087WL6JXW\/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n25. Put together a photo book.\n26. Try a [paint-by-numbers kit.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/cupmod-Watercolor-Painting-Beginners-16x20inch\/dp\/B0CP5F66FL\/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n27. Fold some [origami flowers](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgdIcNfbLfMKS1sgOVyCE0suI-OlXD_07).\n\n![White woman sorting through stuff in her living room](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F371ea5e16b8fc39a99783be4afe1e0760e1d553c)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/68632b7d71e7854d8ea39b32fb9329aa56f0761493c124bdeb372b6536d2c77d)\n\nThings to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor\n\n1. Create a [gallery wall](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-create-a-gallery-wall-164792) (or a [gallery cluster](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-style-gallery-clusters-37397303)!).\n2. Wallpaper something (check out these [removable wallpaper brands](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/where-to-buy-temporary-and-removable-wallpaper-237551)).\n3. Empty and edit. Take every single thing out of a room and then add things back, piece by piece, until you have just enough in the room.\n4. [Rearrange your furniture](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/mental-benefits-of-rearranging-a-room-37000508).\n5. Repurpose items. See if those baskets you’ve had in the garage solve your pantry storage problem.\n6. Swap curtains between rooms.\n7. Clear all decor from that counter\/shelf\/accent and see what (if anything) you really miss.\n8. Clean. You’ll be amazed at how much better your decor looks when there’s less clutter covering it up.\n9. Cut some flowers or greenery and display them inside.\n10. Declutter one small space. (We have plenty of [decluttering inspiration](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/features\/decluttering-cure).)\n11. [Rearrange your books](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/kids-room-organization-idea-books-by-color-260450) and choose some to donate to your local Little Free Library.\n12. Create a distressed look on a piece of furniture [using chalk paint](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/painting-tile-to-look-like-marble-with-chalk-paint-37504663).\n13. [Print out some photos](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-digitize-photos-37376556) you’ve been meaning to display.\n14. Browse [TV art](https:\/\/atmedia.link\/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F4400695289%2Fgolden-countryside-for-samsung-frame-tv%3Fls%3Ds%26ga_order%3Dmost_relevant%26ga_search_type%3Dall%26ga_view_type%3Dgallery%26ga_search_query%3Dframe%2BTV%2Bart%26ref%3Dsr_gallery-1-6%26sr_prefetch%3D1%26pf_from%3Dsearch%26pop%3D1%26sts%3D1%26dd%3D1%26content_source%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%25253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2%26organic_search_click%3D1%26logging_key%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2&referralSource=&id=35003444&site=AT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444) on Etsy, buy something new, and add it to your TV.\n15. [Color drench](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/color-drenching-trend-37240717) a room.\n16. Declutter the outside of your fridge — if it’s covered in magnets and takeout menus — for a fresh look.\n\n![A woman mopping the floor of her kitchen](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_488\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F6211e4606d916b0471e6650d30fbc244dddf1d1f)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/2b2526c491d09565db6e2a09cf7daf694db28ee1265ff26c5988268f9a63e1dc)\n\nThings to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning\n\n1. [Clean under your bed](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/spring-cleaning-cure-2025-how-to-clean-under-bed-37466074).\n2. [Clean your dryer vent](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-clean-dryer-vent-37305582).\n3. Use [car cleaning putty](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cleaning-Universal-Detailing-Automotive-Interior\/dp\/B081T7N948\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to clean debris out of the nooks and crannies of your car.\n4. Wash your sheets. Enjoy sliding into fresh ones tonight.\n5. Spritz your bedding with a [linen spray](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-linen-room-sprays-37062187) (or make your own!).\n6. Refill your [homemade cleaners](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/homemade-cleaners-36840291).\n7. [Clean your windows](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/clean-windows-37389910).\n8. Scrub your grout (check out our favorite [grout cleaning tips](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-diy-grout-cleaner-test-36737568)!).\n9. Dust the baseboards. Try a [microfiber duster](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Good-Grips-Microfiber-Duster\/dp\/B00940DV6W\/ref=sr_1_3?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) or a [dusting mitt](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CleanAide-Microfiber-Terry-Weave-Thumb\/dp\/B00DP116HC\/ref=sr_1_7?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20). You can run dryer sheets over them to help repel dust.\n10. Vacuum all the carpets, blinds, and fans.\n11. Wash your bath mats.\n12. Bleach one of your sinks.\n13. Fluff your pillows. Instantly perk up a bed or the sofa cushions by giving the pillows squeezes and pats.\n14. Take a [Magic Eraser](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mr-Clean-Original-Cleaning-Durafoam\/dp\/B07MF3DY3C\/ref=sr_1_5?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to your doors and door jambs. High-traffic areas like these can get dirty faster than you think.\n15. Sweep your entryway. Give yourself many happy entrances home.\n16. Polish your granite counters — easy to do and part of routine maintenance anyway.\n17. Clean out your purse. You’ll be surprised how good it’ll feel.\n18. Wash your car.\n19. Shine all your stainless steel appliances.\n20. Deep-clean your oven.\n21. Vacuum inside your kitchen drawers.\n22. Give your plants a shower. It dusts them and gives them a good soak at the same time.\n23. [Clean your trash cans](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-deep-clean-trash-can-37389931) and recycling bins.\n\n![Two kids playing in their playroom](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_993\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F31917891de73eede34f02fe99c20597b35e05996)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/b80331bf66cb77fc08195cd0720b55984fea82704b6db8f3a2bd08c6d2f2c0c2)\n\nThings to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids\n\n1. Make homemade [bath bombs.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Body-Restore-Bath-Bombs-Aromatherapy\/dp\/B08FDCLXNP\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n2. Make [movie theater butter popcorn](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-make-the-most-buttery-movie-style-popcorn-240547). (Bonus fun points if you [pop your own](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Presto-04821-Orville-Redenbachers-Popper\/dp\/B00006IUWB\/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20).)\n3. Have a movie night.\n4. Build a fort (you know the kind — living room couch cushions, sheets, flashlights, the whole bit).\n5. Make ice cream sundaes.\n6. Have hot chocolate. Dig the packets from last winter out of the pantry or, better yet, [make your own](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-make-hot-chocolate-238399).\n7. Bake cookies. Chocolate chip, [snickerdoodle](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-super-soft-snickerdoodl-115237), peanut butter, whatever your fave is. Make enough to freeze some for later.\n8. [Do a puzzle](https:\/\/lepuzz.com\/products\/match-made-in-heaven-1000-piece-puzzle-from-lepuzz). You’ve probably forgotten how fun it is.\n9. Play a game. Don’t miss [Blokus](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mattel-Games-BJV44-Blokus-Strategy\/dp\/B00FBWBM3G\/ref=sr_1_2?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) and [Monopoly Deal.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hasbro-B0965-Monopoly-Deal-Card\/dp\/B00NQQTZCO\/ref=pd_bxgy_21_img_3\/133-8278438-3971163?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n10. Play a game of hide-and-seek or [sardines](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Play-Sardines).\n11. Make a [scavenger hunt](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/scavenger-hunt-36937721). You’ll have fun making up rhymes and hiding objects, and then you’ll have fun watching the kids decipher the clues.\n12. Read aloud. Picture books, a favorite chapter book from your childhood, or get in on a book your kids are currently reading.\n13. Have a coloring contest — adults included. Find a page online and print out as many copies as participants.\n14. Finger knit. It’s totally fun and easy to [get started](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NulgNzKp1LY).\n15. Use veggies as stamps. Check out this [veggie stamp inspiration](https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/2012\/08\/fruit-veggie-stamping.html) to get started.\n16. Have a shaving cream bath. This just means you put the kids in the tub and squirt some shaving cream on the walls for them to finger-paint with.\n17. Turn the sprinkler on and run through it. No explanation required, but get the camera ready to snap some idyllic scenes.\n18. Play duck-duck-goose. Relive your preschool days.\n19. Camp in the backyard.\n20. Make s’mores. Extend the fun by taking a walk around the yard or neighborhood to collect sticks for the fire beforehand.\n21. Look through photo albums (or digital pictures on the TV screen).\n22. Make a [bucket list](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/summer-bucket-list-2-37405263). Not only will you come up with more ways to make memories together, but you’ll also probably learn something new about your kids.\n23. Build a LEGO city. Put together the [LEGO sets](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/best-lego-walmart-bricktember-deals-september-2025-37506369) you have from their instructions or make your own creations.\n24. Make an obstacle course. Do this inside or out (think: things to crawl under, jump over, tiptoe on, etc.). If you don’t want to use furniture, use painter’s tape or crepe paper streamers to lay out the course.\n25. Make lemonade. Here’s how to make the [best batch possible](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/skills-battle-best-way-to-make-lemonade-23033930).\n26. Blow bubbles.\n27. Draw hopscotch.\n28. Play [four corners](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QdVCoUFbekQ).\n29. Make your own [homemade Play-Doh](https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh\/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20Make%20Playdough%20%28Play-doh%29%20%201,counter%20or%20silicone%20mat%2C%20and%20knead...%20More%20).\n30. Make a sensory bin using water beads and small toys.\n31. Make a track and race toy cars.\n\n![A couple sitting down at a table together](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1096\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F83fd79ca490b48835136bf3b65f487290f60c663)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/c0be40f7e12c910baa127ca7581793acc1c50ee7fe05e19ddf1304691c2663ae)\n\nThings to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order\n\n1. Make a life goals list.\n2. Come up with a family or household statement of purpose.\n3. Set up a new budget.\n4. Take a look at your [existing budget](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/sent-monthly-budget-to-finance-expert-37234033).\n5. Read up on money matters such as [investment strategies](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/investing-for-beginners-37054068), [paying off debt](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/pay-off-credit-card-debt-habits-36989292), or [how to save money](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/48-hour-rule-for-shopping-37484554) — whatever fits your situation.\n6. Get caught up on your bills.\n7. Go through that pile of mail.\n8. Gather your returns and exchanges.\n9. Make a list of errands you need to run next week.\n10. Make a [meal plan](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/recipe-glossary-meal-planning-37361508).\n11. Make some lists. It can help [declutter your brain](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/list-ideas-for-journals-weekend-projects-263053).\n12. Learn something new on [Udemy](https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/) or [SkillShare](https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/en\/).\n13. Make some [freeze-ahead meals](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/make-ahead-freezer-meals-268322).\n14. Schedule any necessary upcoming appointments (like doctor, dentist, optometrist).\n15. Clean out your email inbox.\n16. Delete and organize the [photos on your phone](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/one-touch-rule-digital-clutter-37455521).\n17. Declutter your old, unused clothes.\n18. Put donations in your car, so the next time you’re out, you’ll donate them.\n\n![A woman standing in the hallway of her home looking down at a cat](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484\/at%2Fhouse%20tours%2Farchive%2FNaimah%20%7C%20Alameda%2C%20CA%2F05c37695dbd92e63a13bd088fe30b7685dfcd496)\n\nSave Your Favorites\n\nCreate your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.\n\n[See More Images](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/image\/2133b8c484db297990fadafd798b5f68a20294fa3911880697d093cf19000a51)\n\nThings to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax\n\n1. Read a book. You’ll be amazed at some of the mental health benefits of reading.\n2. Browse your stack of magazines and then recycle the ones you don’t need anymore.\n3. Binge-watch an old favorite series. Or start a movie marathon.\n4. Watch a documentary.\n5. Sit outside and listen to the sounds around you.\n6. Have a picnic in your outdoor space.\n7. Have a picnic on your living room floor.\n8. Take a bubble bath.\n9. Talk with someone over a glass of wine.\n10. [Take a nap](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/tiktok-sweatshirt-sleep-hack-37395965).\n11. Swap foot rubs or back massages with a loved one at home.\n12. [Give yourself a manicure](https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/at-home-manicure-self-care-37234681).\n13. Give yourself a pedicure.\n14. Soak your feet.\n15. Do an at-home [face mask.](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mediheal-Essential-Collagen-Madecassoside-Watermide\/dp\/B0BRDGL821?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20)\n16. Place a grocery order. If you don’t have a subscription, consider a free trial to see if it’s right for you.\n17. Meal prep for the coming week.\n18. Request any books you want to read from the library (they may be on hold or take some time to arrive, so this is a gift to future you!).\n19. 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Boilerpipe Text	Life Wellness Shifrah Combiths Shifrah Combiths With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town… read more Sofia Rivera Sofia Rivera Lifestyle Editor, Special Projects Since joining Apartment Therapy in 2022, I’ve edited the Life section, covering wellness, money, career, small-space living, mental health, and all the items, habits, and pro tips that can help you level up your life at home. When I’m not editing a feature or chasing a lifestyle tip, you can find me rearranging my furniture, watching reality TV, or taking a veryyy long walk around the city. Follow updated Jan 23, 2026 Save Your Favorites Whenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account! We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. See More Images Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe In This Article Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax As wonderful as it is to get outside , sometimes you just need to take the fun indoors. Whether you’re hiding from the blazing heat or waiting out the rain, it’s key to have a long list of things to do at home. (If there are kids involved, it’s important to have plenty of ideas up your sleeve!) Rest assured there are plenty of fun (and mostly screen-free) things to do with friends and family, or by yourself — all at home. There’s something comforting about having a day where you just stay home, plus there’s the added benefit of not having to spend money on new things. In case you need a few new ideas, we’ve rounded up a ton of nearly free fun things to do at home . Here are 135 of our very favorite ideas. Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. See More Images Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby Download a language learning app and pick up some vocab in a new language. Try a new kind of journaling, like a contribution journal or a junk journal . Teach yourself a new one-player card game . Learn the art of amigurumi. Watch a watercolor tutorial on YouTube . Try your hand at blind contour drawings . Bring out that crochet project that’s been languishing in the closet. Watch a drawing tutorial on YouTube, and practice. Practice hand-lettering . Make some cute little air-dry clay bowls . Spray paint some plant pots. Spray paint some frames. Make a decorative garland or banner. Cut some paper snowflakes . Color with Sharpie on aluminum foil . Press some leaves (or flowers!). Print out some favorite family photos to frame and hang on the wall. Bake something challenging, like a multi-layer cake or French macarons . Decorate cupcakes. Try a new recipe . Propagate some plant babies . Do some needle felting . Make friendship bracelets. Make your own jewelry using a jewelry-making kit. Put together a photo book. Try a paint-by-numbers kit. Fold some origami flowers . Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. See More Images Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor Create a gallery wall (or a gallery cluster !). Wallpaper something (check out these removable wallpaper brands ). Empty and edit. Take every single thing out of a room and then add things back, piece by piece, until you have just enough in the room. Rearrange your furniture . Repurpose items. See if those baskets you’ve had in the garage solve your pantry storage problem. Swap curtains between rooms. Clear all decor from that counter/shelf/accent and see what (if anything) you really miss. Clean. You’ll be amazed at how much better your decor looks when there’s less clutter covering it up. Cut some flowers or greenery and display them inside. Declutter one small space. (We have plenty of decluttering inspiration .) Rearrange your books and choose some to donate to your local Little Free Library. Create a distressed look on a piece of furniture using chalk paint . Print out some photos you’ve been meaning to display. Browse TV art on Etsy, buy something new, and add it to your TV. Color drench a room. Declutter the outside of your fridge — if it’s covered in magnets and takeout menus — for a fresh look. Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. See More Images Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning Clean under your bed . Clean your dryer vent . Use car cleaning putty to clean debris out of the nooks and crannies of your car. Wash your sheets. Enjoy sliding into fresh ones tonight. Spritz your bedding with a linen spray (or make your own!). Refill your homemade cleaners . Clean your windows . Scrub your grout (check out our favorite grout cleaning tips !). Dust the baseboards. Try a microfiber duster or a dusting mitt . You can run dryer sheets over them to help repel dust. Vacuum all the carpets, blinds, and fans. Wash your bath mats. Bleach one of your sinks. Fluff your pillows. Instantly perk up a bed or the sofa cushions by giving the pillows squeezes and pats. Take a Magic Eraser to your doors and door jambs. High-traffic areas like these can get dirty faster than you think. Sweep your entryway. Give yourself many happy entrances home. Polish your granite counters — easy to do and part of routine maintenance anyway. Clean out your purse. You’ll be surprised how good it’ll feel. Wash your car. Shine all your stainless steel appliances. Deep-clean your oven. Vacuum inside your kitchen drawers. Give your plants a shower. It dusts them and gives them a good soak at the same time. Clean your trash cans and recycling bins. Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. See More Images Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids Make homemade bath bombs. Make movie theater butter popcorn . (Bonus fun points if you pop your own .) Have a movie night. Build a fort (you know the kind — living room couch cushions, sheets, flashlights, the whole bit). Make ice cream sundaes. Have hot chocolate. Dig the packets from last winter out of the pantry or, better yet, make your own . Bake cookies. Chocolate chip, snickerdoodle , peanut butter, whatever your fave is. Make enough to freeze some for later. Do a puzzle . You’ve probably forgotten how fun it is. Play a game. Don’t miss Blokus and Monopoly Deal. Play a game of hide-and-seek or sardines . Make a scavenger hunt . You’ll have fun making up rhymes and hiding objects, and then you’ll have fun watching the kids decipher the clues. Read aloud. Picture books, a favorite chapter book from your childhood, or get in on a book your kids are currently reading. Have a coloring contest — adults included. Find a page online and print out as many copies as participants. Finger knit. It’s totally fun and easy to get started . Use veggies as stamps. Check out this veggie stamp inspiration to get started. Have a shaving cream bath. This just means you put the kids in the tub and squirt some shaving cream on the walls for them to finger-paint with. Turn the sprinkler on and run through it. No explanation required, but get the camera ready to snap some idyllic scenes. Play duck-duck-goose. Relive your preschool days. Camp in the backyard. Make s’mores. Extend the fun by taking a walk around the yard or neighborhood to collect sticks for the fire beforehand. Look through photo albums (or digital pictures on the TV screen). Make a bucket list . Not only will you come up with more ways to make memories together, but you’ll also probably learn something new about your kids. Build a LEGO city. Put together the LEGO sets you have from their instructions or make your own creations. Make an obstacle course. Do this inside or out (think: things to crawl under, jump over, tiptoe on, etc.). If you don’t want to use furniture, use painter’s tape or crepe paper streamers to lay out the course. Make lemonade. Here’s how to make the best batch possible . Blow bubbles. Draw hopscotch. Play four corners . Make your own homemade Play-Doh . Make a sensory bin using water beads and small toys. Make a track and race toy cars. Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. See More Images Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order Make a life goals list. Come up with a family or household statement of purpose. Set up a new budget. Take a look at your existing budget . Read up on money matters such as investment strategies , paying off debt , or how to save money — whatever fits your situation. Get caught up on your bills. Go through that pile of mail. Gather your returns and exchanges. Make a list of errands you need to run next week. Make a meal plan . Make some lists. It can help declutter your brain . Learn something new on Udemy or SkillShare . Make some freeze-ahead meals . Schedule any necessary upcoming appointments (like doctor, dentist, optometrist). Clean out your email inbox. Delete and organize the photos on your phone . Declutter your old, unused clothes. Put donations in your car, so the next time you’re out, you’ll donate them. Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. See More Images Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax Read a book. You’ll be amazed at some of the mental health benefits of reading. Browse your stack of magazines and then recycle the ones you don’t need anymore. Binge-watch an old favorite series. Or start a movie marathon. Watch a documentary. Sit outside and listen to the sounds around you. Have a picnic in your outdoor space. Have a picnic on your living room floor. Take a bubble bath. Talk with someone over a glass of wine. Take a nap . Swap foot rubs or back massages with a loved one at home. Give yourself a manicure . Give yourself a pedicure. Soak your feet. Do an at-home face mask. Place a grocery order. If you don’t have a subscription, consider a free trial to see if it’s right for you. Meal prep for the coming week. Request any books you want to read from the library (they may be on hold or take some time to arrive, so this is a gift to future you!). Set up Subscribe & Save on Amazon for regularly purchased household items. Do a yoga video on YouTube. Filed in:
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Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town…[read more](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/shifrah-combiths) [Sofia Rivera](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/sofia-rivera) [Sofia Rivera](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/sofia-rivera)Lifestyle Editor, Special Projects Since joining Apartment Therapy in 2022, I’ve edited the Life section, covering wellness, money, career, small-space living, mental health, and all the items, habits, and pro tips that can help you level up your life at home. When I’m not editing a feature or chasing a lifestyle tip, you can find me rearranging my furniture, watching reality TV, or taking a veryyy long walk around the city. Follow updated Jan 23, 2026 Save Save Your Favorites Whenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account\! Try it out\! Share We [independently](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/about/apartment-therapy-commerce-guidelines) select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. ![Close up view of woman in a multicolored sweater doing a puzzle on a wooden coffee table.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487/at%2Forganize-clean%2F2023%2FStock%2FCustom%20Stock%20Shoots%2F2023-10-small-cool-stock%2Fcoffee-table-puzzle-053) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/5cb4f78056e88e17ca2aa4d101d5e6795a17a29a38d72fa6170914063f21d93a) Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe In This Article 1. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-if-you-re-in-a-creative-mood1) 2. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-want-to-freshen-up-your-decor) 3. [Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-feel-like-cleaning) 4. [Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-re-with-the-kids) 5. [Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-to-get-your-life-in-order) 6. [Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-just-want-to-relax) Save [comments](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#comments-35003444) 30 [cure chat](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#post-forum-embed) Share As wonderful as it is to [get outside](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/things-to-do-outside-37070594), sometimes you just need to take the fun indoors. Whether you’re hiding from the blazing heat or waiting out the rain, it’s key to have a long list of things to do at home. (If there are kids involved, it’s important to have plenty of ideas up your sleeve!) Rest assured there are plenty of fun (and mostly screen-free) things to do with friends and family, or by yourself — all at home. There’s something comforting about having a day where you just stay home, plus there’s the added benefit of [not having to spend money](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/no-spend-pantry-challenge-37226809) on new things. In case you need a few new ideas, we’ve rounded up a ton of nearly free fun [things to do at home](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/things-to-do-summer-indoors-36768554). Here are 135 of our very favorite ideas. ![An artist drawing on a piece of paper](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1095/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2Fd82d9bd884b198c1bfd6b6f35a55ee3b2224575b) ![An artist drawing on a piece of paper](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2Fd82d9bd884b198c1bfd6b6f35a55ee3b2224575b) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/1e109c3491140dbbd5e84b437cd882ab4f58015469abd34d0f862b5f0d0a9dbe) Credit: [Justice Darragh](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/justice) ## Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby 1. Download a [language learning app](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-free-language-learning-apps-37360748) and pick up some vocab in a new language. 2. Try a new kind of journaling, like a [contribution journal](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/contribution-journal-37485694) or a [junk journal](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-is-junk-journal-37360775). 3. Teach yourself a new [one-player card game](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/one-player-card-games-37303845). 4. Learn the art of [amigurumi.](https://www.amazon.com/Itty-Bitty-Crocheted-Critters-Amigurumi/dp/0804849765/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 5. Watch a watercolor tutorial on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfVcG7FQWfI). 6. Try your hand at [blind contour drawings](https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/beginner-drawings-line/). 7. Bring out that [crochet project](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/unique-crochet-patterns-37077096) that’s been languishing in the closet. 8. Watch a drawing tutorial on YouTube, and practice. 9. Practice [hand-lettering](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-hand-letter-36956341). 10. Make some cute little [air-dry clay bowls](https://www.gatheringbeauty.com/blog//2014/06/diy-stamped-clay-bowls.html). 11. Spray paint some plant pots. 12. Spray paint some frames. 13. Make a [decorative garland](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dried-orange-garland-tip-37342515) or banner. 14. Cut some [paper snowflakes](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-6-Pointed-Paper-Snowflakes/). 15. Color with [Sharpie on aluminum foil](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSx1PESH1-U). 16. [Press some leaves](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-press-leaves-37079628) (or flowers!). 17. Print out some favorite [family photos](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/stylish-ways-to-display-family-photos-throughout-your-home-37084358) to frame and hang on the wall. 18. Bake something challenging, like a multi-layer cake or [French macarons](https://www.thekitchn.com/macarons-recipe-23255615). 19. Decorate cupcakes. 20. Try a [new recipe](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/52-weeks-cooking-challenge-37382839). 21. Propagate some [plant babies](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/propagation-station-how-to-make-plant-babies-248901). 22. Do some [needle felting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnkVLApVejc&t=426s). 23. Make friendship bracelets. 24. Make your own jewelry using a [jewelry-making kit.](https://www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Supplies-Earring-Findings-Helping/dp/B087WL6JXW/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 25. Put together a photo book. 26. Try a [paint-by-numbers kit.](https://www.amazon.com/cupmod-Watercolor-Painting-Beginners-16x20inch/dp/B0CP5F66FL/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 27. Fold some [origami flowers](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgdIcNfbLfMKS1sgOVyCE0suI-OlXD_07). ![White woman sorting through stuff in her living room](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F371ea5e16b8fc39a99783be4afe1e0760e1d553c) ![White woman sorting through stuff in her living room](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F371ea5e16b8fc39a99783be4afe1e0760e1d553c) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/68632b7d71e7854d8ea39b32fb9329aa56f0761493c124bdeb372b6536d2c77d) Credit: [Esteban Cortez](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/esteban) ## Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor 1. Create a [gallery wall](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-create-a-gallery-wall-164792) (or a [gallery cluster](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-style-gallery-clusters-37397303)!). 2. Wallpaper something (check out these [removable wallpaper brands](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/where-to-buy-temporary-and-removable-wallpaper-237551)). 3. Empty and edit. Take every single thing out of a room and then add things back, piece by piece, until you have just enough in the room. 4. [Rearrange your furniture](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/mental-benefits-of-rearranging-a-room-37000508). 5. Repurpose items. See if those baskets you’ve had in the garage solve your pantry storage problem. 6. Swap curtains between rooms. 7. Clear all decor from that counter/shelf/accent and see what (if anything) you really miss. 8. Clean. You’ll be amazed at how much better your decor looks when there’s less clutter covering it up. 9. Cut some flowers or greenery and display them inside. 10. Declutter one small space. (We have plenty of [decluttering inspiration](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/features/decluttering-cure).) 11. [Rearrange your books](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/kids-room-organization-idea-books-by-color-260450) and choose some to donate to your local Little Free Library. 12. Create a distressed look on a piece of furniture [using chalk paint](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/painting-tile-to-look-like-marble-with-chalk-paint-37504663). 13. [Print out some photos](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-digitize-photos-37376556) you’ve been meaning to display. 14. Browse [TV art](https://atmedia.link/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F4400695289%2Fgolden-countryside-for-samsung-frame-tv%3Fls%3Ds%26ga_order%3Dmost_relevant%26ga_search_type%3Dall%26ga_view_type%3Dgallery%26ga_search_query%3Dframe%2BTV%2Bart%26ref%3Dsr_gallery-1-6%26sr_prefetch%3D1%26pf_from%3Dsearch%26pop%3D1%26sts%3D1%26dd%3D1%26content_source%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%25253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2%26organic_search_click%3D1%26logging_key%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2&referralSource=&id=35003444&site=AT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444) on Etsy, buy something new, and add it to your TV. 15. [Color drench](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/color-drenching-trend-37240717) a room. 16. Declutter the outside of your fridge — if it’s covered in magnets and takeout menus — for a fresh look. ![A woman mopping the floor of her kitchen](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_488/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F6211e4606d916b0471e6650d30fbc244dddf1d1f) ![A woman mopping the floor of her kitchen](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F6211e4606d916b0471e6650d30fbc244dddf1d1f) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/2b2526c491d09565db6e2a09cf7daf694db28ee1265ff26c5988268f9a63e1dc) Credit: [Joe Lingeman](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/joe) ## Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning 1. [Clean under your bed](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/spring-cleaning-cure-2025-how-to-clean-under-bed-37466074). 2. [Clean your dryer vent](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-dryer-vent-37305582). 3. Use [car cleaning putty](https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-Universal-Detailing-Automotive-Interior/dp/B081T7N948/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to clean debris out of the nooks and crannies of your car. 4. Wash your sheets. Enjoy sliding into fresh ones tonight. 5. Spritz your bedding with a [linen spray](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-linen-room-sprays-37062187) (or make your own!). 6. Refill your [homemade cleaners](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/homemade-cleaners-36840291). 7. [Clean your windows](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/clean-windows-37389910). 8. Scrub your grout (check out our favorite [grout cleaning tips](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-diy-grout-cleaner-test-36737568)!). 9. Dust the baseboards. Try a [microfiber duster](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Microfiber-Duster/dp/B00940DV6W/ref=sr_1_3?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) or a [dusting mitt](https://www.amazon.com/CleanAide-Microfiber-Terry-Weave-Thumb/dp/B00DP116HC/ref=sr_1_7?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20). You can run dryer sheets over them to help repel dust. 10. Vacuum all the carpets, blinds, and fans. 11. Wash your bath mats. 12. Bleach one of your sinks. 13. Fluff your pillows. Instantly perk up a bed or the sofa cushions by giving the pillows squeezes and pats. 14. Take a [Magic Eraser](https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Original-Cleaning-Durafoam/dp/B07MF3DY3C/ref=sr_1_5?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to your doors and door jambs. High-traffic areas like these can get dirty faster than you think. 15. Sweep your entryway. Give yourself many happy entrances home. 16. Polish your granite counters — easy to do and part of routine maintenance anyway. 17. Clean out your purse. You’ll be surprised how good it’ll feel. 18. Wash your car. 19. Shine all your stainless steel appliances. 20. Deep-clean your oven. 21. Vacuum inside your kitchen drawers. 22. Give your plants a shower. It dusts them and gives them a good soak at the same time. 23. [Clean your trash cans](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-deep-clean-trash-can-37389931) and recycling bins. ![Two kids playing in their playroom](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_993/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F31917891de73eede34f02fe99c20597b35e05996) ![Two kids playing in their playroom](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F31917891de73eede34f02fe99c20597b35e05996) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/b80331bf66cb77fc08195cd0720b55984fea82704b6db8f3a2bd08c6d2f2c0c2) Credit: [Diana Paulson](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/dLiang) ## Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids 1. Make homemade [bath bombs.](https://www.amazon.com/Body-Restore-Bath-Bombs-Aromatherapy/dp/B08FDCLXNP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 2. Make [movie theater butter popcorn](https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-the-most-buttery-movie-style-popcorn-240547). (Bonus fun points if you [pop your own](https://www.amazon.com/Presto-04821-Orville-Redenbachers-Popper/dp/B00006IUWB/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20).) 3. Have a movie night. 4. Build a fort (you know the kind — living room couch cushions, sheets, flashlights, the whole bit). 5. Make ice cream sundaes. 6. Have hot chocolate. Dig the packets from last winter out of the pantry or, better yet, [make your own](https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-hot-chocolate-238399). 7. Bake cookies. Chocolate chip, [snickerdoodle](https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-super-soft-snickerdoodl-115237), peanut butter, whatever your fave is. Make enough to freeze some for later. 8. [Do a puzzle](https://lepuzz.com/products/match-made-in-heaven-1000-piece-puzzle-from-lepuzz). You’ve probably forgotten how fun it is. 9. Play a game. Don’t miss [Blokus](https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-Games-BJV44-Blokus-Strategy/dp/B00FBWBM3G/ref=sr_1_2?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) and [Monopoly Deal.](https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-B0965-Monopoly-Deal-Card/dp/B00NQQTZCO/ref=pd_bxgy_21_img_3/133-8278438-3971163?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 10. Play a game of hide-and-seek or [sardines](https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Sardines). 11. Make a [scavenger hunt](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/scavenger-hunt-36937721). You’ll have fun making up rhymes and hiding objects, and then you’ll have fun watching the kids decipher the clues. 12. Read aloud. Picture books, a favorite chapter book from your childhood, or get in on a book your kids are currently reading. 13. Have a coloring contest — adults included. Find a page online and print out as many copies as participants. 14. Finger knit. It’s totally fun and easy to [get started](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulgNzKp1LY). 15. Use veggies as stamps. Check out this [veggie stamp inspiration](https://abeautifulmess.com/2012/08/fruit-veggie-stamping.html) to get started. 16. Have a shaving cream bath. This just means you put the kids in the tub and squirt some shaving cream on the walls for them to finger-paint with. 17. Turn the sprinkler on and run through it. No explanation required, but get the camera ready to snap some idyllic scenes. 18. Play duck-duck-goose. Relive your preschool days. 19. Camp in the backyard. 20. Make s’mores. Extend the fun by taking a walk around the yard or neighborhood to collect sticks for the fire beforehand. 21. Look through photo albums (or digital pictures on the TV screen). 22. Make a [bucket list](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/summer-bucket-list-2-37405263). Not only will you come up with more ways to make memories together, but you’ll also probably learn something new about your kids. 23. Build a LEGO city. Put together the [LEGO sets](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-lego-walmart-bricktember-deals-september-2025-37506369) you have from their instructions or make your own creations. 24. Make an obstacle course. Do this inside or out (think: things to crawl under, jump over, tiptoe on, etc.). If you don’t want to use furniture, use painter’s tape or crepe paper streamers to lay out the course. 25. Make lemonade. Here’s how to make the [best batch possible](https://www.thekitchn.com/skills-battle-best-way-to-make-lemonade-23033930). 26. Blow bubbles. 27. Draw hopscotch. 28. Play [four corners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdVCoUFbekQ). 29. Make your own [homemade Play-Doh](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20Make%20Playdough%20%28Play-doh%29%20%201,counter%20or%20silicone%20mat%2C%20and%20knead...%20More%20). 30. Make a sensory bin using water beads and small toys. 31. Make a track and race toy cars. ![A couple sitting down at a table together](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1096/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F83fd79ca490b48835136bf3b65f487290f60c663) ![A couple sitting down at a table together](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F83fd79ca490b48835136bf3b65f487290f60c663) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/c0be40f7e12c910baa127ca7581793acc1c50ee7fe05e19ddf1304691c2663ae) Credit: [Marisa Vitale](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/MarisaVitale) ## Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order 1. Make a life goals list. 2. Come up with a family or household statement of purpose. 3. Set up a new budget. 4. Take a look at your [existing budget](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sent-monthly-budget-to-finance-expert-37234033). 5. Read up on money matters such as [investment strategies](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/investing-for-beginners-37054068), [paying off debt](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/pay-off-credit-card-debt-habits-36989292), or [how to save money](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/48-hour-rule-for-shopping-37484554) — whatever fits your situation. 6. Get caught up on your bills. 7. Go through that pile of mail. 8. Gather your returns and exchanges. 9. Make a list of errands you need to run next week. 10. Make a [meal plan](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/recipe-glossary-meal-planning-37361508). 11. Make some lists. It can help [declutter your brain](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/list-ideas-for-journals-weekend-projects-263053). 12. Learn something new on [Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/) or [SkillShare](https://www.skillshare.com/en/). 13. Make some [freeze-ahead meals](https://www.thekitchn.com/make-ahead-freezer-meals-268322). 14. Schedule any necessary upcoming appointments (like doctor, dentist, optometrist). 15. Clean out your email inbox. 16. Delete and organize the [photos on your phone](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/one-touch-rule-digital-clutter-37455521). 17. Declutter your old, unused clothes. 18. Put donations in your car, so the next time you’re out, you’ll donate them. ![A woman standing in the hallway of her home looking down at a cat](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484/at%2Fhouse%20tours%2Farchive%2FNaimah%20%7C%20Alameda%2C%20CA%2F05c37695dbd92e63a13bd088fe30b7685dfcd496) ![A woman standing in the hallway of her home looking down at a cat](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730/at%2Fhouse%20tours%2Farchive%2FNaimah%20%7C%20Alameda%2C%20CA%2F05c37695dbd92e63a13bd088fe30b7685dfcd496) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/2133b8c484db297990fadafd798b5f68a20294fa3911880697d093cf19000a51) Credit: [Esteban Cortez](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/authors/esteban) ## Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax 1. Read a book. You’ll be amazed at some of the mental health benefits of reading. 2. Browse your stack of magazines and then recycle the ones you don’t need anymore. 3. Binge-watch an old favorite series. Or start a movie marathon. 4. Watch a documentary. 5. Sit outside and listen to the sounds around you. 6. Have a picnic in your outdoor space. 7. Have a picnic on your living room floor. 8. Take a bubble bath. 9. Talk with someone over a glass of wine. 10. [Take a nap](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tiktok-sweatshirt-sleep-hack-37395965). 11. Swap foot rubs or back massages with a loved one at home. 12. [Give yourself a manicure](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/at-home-manicure-self-care-37234681). 13. Give yourself a pedicure. 14. Soak your feet. 15. Do an at-home [face mask.](https://www.amazon.com/Mediheal-Essential-Collagen-Madecassoside-Watermide/dp/B0BRDGL821?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 16. Place a grocery order. If you don’t have a subscription, consider a free trial to see if it’s right for you. 17. Meal prep for the coming week. 18. Request any books you want to read from the library (they may be on hold or take some time to arrive, so this is a gift to future you!). 19. Set up [Subscribe & Save](https://www.amazon.com/b?node=5856181011&asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) on Amazon for regularly purchased household items. 20. Do a [yoga video](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/yoga-poses-beginners-37132690) on YouTube. 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Shifrah Combiths Jun 18, 2021 [I Finally Figured Out an Effective Way to Combat My Winter Blues](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-tip-37361658) And ironically, it’s because of my basement. Shelby Deering Jan 4, 2024 [This Mindset Shift Around Alone Time Has Made Me a Better Mom and Partner](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/alone-time-mindset-shift-37138345) There's nothing to feel guilty about. Shifrah Combiths Sep 30, 2022 [The "Petite" French Habit That Is Making My WFH Days So Much Sweeter](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/gouter-french-afternoon-snack-37374250) It’s a late-afternoon little luxury. Heather Bien Feb 15, 2024 [The UGG Dupe Slippers I Adore So Much, I've Bought Them 4 Times](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/lands-end-suede-leather-fuzzy-shearling-slippers-review-37348777) I’ve bought them as gifts for my mom \and\ my daughter. 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We [independently](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/about/apartment-therapy-commerce-guidelines) select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. ![Close up view of woman in a multicolored sweater doing a puzzle on a wooden coffee table.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487/at%2Forganize-clean%2F2023%2FStock%2FCustom%20Stock%20Shoots%2F2023-10-small-cool-stock%2Fcoffee-table-puzzle-053) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/5cb4f78056e88e17ca2aa4d101d5e6795a17a29a38d72fa6170914063f21d93a) Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe In This Article 1. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-if-you-re-in-a-creative-mood1) 2. [Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-want-to-freshen-up-your-decor) 3. [Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-feel-like-cleaning) 4. [Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-re-with-the-kids) 5. [Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-to-get-your-life-in-order) 6. [Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444#htoc-things-to-do-at-home-if-you-just-want-to-relax) As wonderful as it is to [get outside](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/things-to-do-outside-37070594), sometimes you just need to take the fun indoors. Whether you’re hiding from the blazing heat or waiting out the rain, it’s key to have a long list of things to do at home. (If there are kids involved, it’s important to have plenty of ideas up your sleeve!) Rest assured there are plenty of fun (and mostly screen-free) things to do with friends and family, or by yourself — all at home. There’s something comforting about having a day where you just stay home, plus there’s the added benefit of [not having to spend money](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/no-spend-pantry-challenge-37226809) on new things. In case you need a few new ideas, we’ve rounded up a ton of nearly free fun [things to do at home](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/things-to-do-summer-indoors-36768554). Here are 135 of our very favorite ideas. ![An artist drawing on a piece of paper](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1095/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2Fd82d9bd884b198c1bfd6b6f35a55ee3b2224575b) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/1e109c3491140dbbd5e84b437cd882ab4f58015469abd34d0f862b5f0d0a9dbe) Things to Do at Home if You Want to Pick Up (or Practice) a Hobby 1. Download a [language learning app](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-free-language-learning-apps-37360748) and pick up some vocab in a new language. 2. Try a new kind of journaling, like a [contribution journal](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/contribution-journal-37485694) or a [junk journal](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-is-junk-journal-37360775). 3. Teach yourself a new [one-player card game](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/one-player-card-games-37303845). 4. Learn the art of [amigurumi.](https://www.amazon.com/Itty-Bitty-Crocheted-Critters-Amigurumi/dp/0804849765/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 5. Watch a watercolor tutorial on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfVcG7FQWfI). 6. Try your hand at [blind contour drawings](https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/beginner-drawings-line/). 7. Bring out that [crochet project](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/unique-crochet-patterns-37077096) that’s been languishing in the closet. 8. Watch a drawing tutorial on YouTube, and practice. 9. Practice [hand-lettering](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-hand-letter-36956341). 10. Make some cute little [air-dry clay bowls](https://www.gatheringbeauty.com/blog//2014/06/diy-stamped-clay-bowls.html). 11. Spray paint some plant pots. 12. Spray paint some frames. 13. Make a [decorative garland](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dried-orange-garland-tip-37342515) or banner. 14. Cut some [paper snowflakes](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-6-Pointed-Paper-Snowflakes/). 15. Color with [Sharpie on aluminum foil](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSx1PESH1-U). 16. [Press some leaves](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-press-leaves-37079628) (or flowers!). 17. Print out some favorite [family photos](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/stylish-ways-to-display-family-photos-throughout-your-home-37084358) to frame and hang on the wall. 18. Bake something challenging, like a multi-layer cake or [French macarons](https://www.thekitchn.com/macarons-recipe-23255615). 19. Decorate cupcakes. 20. Try a [new recipe](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/52-weeks-cooking-challenge-37382839). 21. Propagate some [plant babies](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/propagation-station-how-to-make-plant-babies-248901). 22. Do some [needle felting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnkVLApVejc&t=426s). 23. Make friendship bracelets. 24. Make your own jewelry using a [jewelry-making kit.](https://www.amazon.com/Jewelry-Supplies-Earring-Findings-Helping/dp/B087WL6JXW/ref=sr_1_4?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 25. Put together a photo book. 26. Try a [paint-by-numbers kit.](https://www.amazon.com/cupmod-Watercolor-Painting-Beginners-16x20inch/dp/B0CP5F66FL/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 27. Fold some [origami flowers](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgdIcNfbLfMKS1sgOVyCE0suI-OlXD_07). ![White woman sorting through stuff in her living room](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F371ea5e16b8fc39a99783be4afe1e0760e1d553c) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/68632b7d71e7854d8ea39b32fb9329aa56f0761493c124bdeb372b6536d2c77d) Things to Do at Home if You Want to Freshen Up Your Decor 1. Create a [gallery wall](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-create-a-gallery-wall-164792) (or a [gallery cluster](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-style-gallery-clusters-37397303)!). 2. Wallpaper something (check out these [removable wallpaper brands](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/where-to-buy-temporary-and-removable-wallpaper-237551)). 3. Empty and edit. Take every single thing out of a room and then add things back, piece by piece, until you have just enough in the room. 4. [Rearrange your furniture](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/mental-benefits-of-rearranging-a-room-37000508). 5. Repurpose items. See if those baskets you’ve had in the garage solve your pantry storage problem. 6. Swap curtains between rooms. 7. Clear all decor from that counter/shelf/accent and see what (if anything) you really miss. 8. Clean. You’ll be amazed at how much better your decor looks when there’s less clutter covering it up. 9. Cut some flowers or greenery and display them inside. 10. Declutter one small space. (We have plenty of [decluttering inspiration](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/features/decluttering-cure).) 11. [Rearrange your books](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/kids-room-organization-idea-books-by-color-260450) and choose some to donate to your local Little Free Library. 12. Create a distressed look on a piece of furniture [using chalk paint](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/painting-tile-to-look-like-marble-with-chalk-paint-37504663). 13. [Print out some photos](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-digitize-photos-37376556) you’ve been meaning to display. 14. Browse [TV art](https://atmedia.link/product?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F4400695289%2Fgolden-countryside-for-samsung-frame-tv%3Fls%3Ds%26ga_order%3Dmost_relevant%26ga_search_type%3Dall%26ga_view_type%3Dgallery%26ga_search_query%3Dframe%2BTV%2Bart%26ref%3Dsr_gallery-1-6%26sr_prefetch%3D1%26pf_from%3Dsearch%26pop%3D1%26sts%3D1%26dd%3D1%26content_source%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%25253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2%26organic_search_click%3D1%26logging_key%3D596ba9d0-f3c5-4aa2-a2f9-00fab14aa070%253ALT0efde6b4af68c1c6bc5a2e07126c9ae440165dd2&referralSource=&id=35003444&site=AT&refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444) on Etsy, buy something new, and add it to your TV. 15. [Color drench](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/color-drenching-trend-37240717) a room. 16. Declutter the outside of your fridge — if it’s covered in magnets and takeout menus — for a fresh look. ![A woman mopping the floor of her kitchen](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_488/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F6211e4606d916b0471e6650d30fbc244dddf1d1f) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/2b2526c491d09565db6e2a09cf7daf694db28ee1265ff26c5988268f9a63e1dc) Things to Do at Home if You Feel Like Cleaning 1. [Clean under your bed](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/spring-cleaning-cure-2025-how-to-clean-under-bed-37466074). 2. [Clean your dryer vent](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-dryer-vent-37305582). 3. Use [car cleaning putty](https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-Universal-Detailing-Automotive-Interior/dp/B081T7N948/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to clean debris out of the nooks and crannies of your car. 4. Wash your sheets. Enjoy sliding into fresh ones tonight. 5. Spritz your bedding with a [linen spray](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-linen-room-sprays-37062187) (or make your own!). 6. Refill your [homemade cleaners](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/homemade-cleaners-36840291). 7. [Clean your windows](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/clean-windows-37389910). 8. Scrub your grout (check out our favorite [grout cleaning tips](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-diy-grout-cleaner-test-36737568)!). 9. Dust the baseboards. Try a [microfiber duster](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Microfiber-Duster/dp/B00940DV6W/ref=sr_1_3?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) or a [dusting mitt](https://www.amazon.com/CleanAide-Microfiber-Terry-Weave-Thumb/dp/B00DP116HC/ref=sr_1_7?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20). You can run dryer sheets over them to help repel dust. 10. Vacuum all the carpets, blinds, and fans. 11. Wash your bath mats. 12. Bleach one of your sinks. 13. Fluff your pillows. Instantly perk up a bed or the sofa cushions by giving the pillows squeezes and pats. 14. Take a [Magic Eraser](https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Original-Cleaning-Durafoam/dp/B07MF3DY3C/ref=sr_1_5?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) to your doors and door jambs. High-traffic areas like these can get dirty faster than you think. 15. Sweep your entryway. Give yourself many happy entrances home. 16. Polish your granite counters — easy to do and part of routine maintenance anyway. 17. Clean out your purse. You’ll be surprised how good it’ll feel. 18. Wash your car. 19. Shine all your stainless steel appliances. 20. Deep-clean your oven. 21. Vacuum inside your kitchen drawers. 22. Give your plants a shower. It dusts them and gives them a good soak at the same time. 23. [Clean your trash cans](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-deep-clean-trash-can-37389931) and recycling bins. ![Two kids playing in their playroom](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_993/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F31917891de73eede34f02fe99c20597b35e05996) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/b80331bf66cb77fc08195cd0720b55984fea82704b6db8f3a2bd08c6d2f2c0c2) Things to Do at Home if You’re with the Kids 1. Make homemade [bath bombs.](https://www.amazon.com/Body-Restore-Bath-Bombs-Aromatherapy/dp/B08FDCLXNP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 2. Make [movie theater butter popcorn](https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-the-most-buttery-movie-style-popcorn-240547). (Bonus fun points if you [pop your own](https://www.amazon.com/Presto-04821-Orville-Redenbachers-Popper/dp/B00006IUWB/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20).) 3. Have a movie night. 4. Build a fort (you know the kind — living room couch cushions, sheets, flashlights, the whole bit). 5. Make ice cream sundaes. 6. Have hot chocolate. Dig the packets from last winter out of the pantry or, better yet, [make your own](https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-hot-chocolate-238399). 7. Bake cookies. Chocolate chip, [snickerdoodle](https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-super-soft-snickerdoodl-115237), peanut butter, whatever your fave is. Make enough to freeze some for later. 8. [Do a puzzle](https://lepuzz.com/products/match-made-in-heaven-1000-piece-puzzle-from-lepuzz). You’ve probably forgotten how fun it is. 9. Play a game. Don’t miss [Blokus](https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-Games-BJV44-Blokus-Strategy/dp/B00FBWBM3G/ref=sr_1_2?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) and [Monopoly Deal.](https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-B0965-Monopoly-Deal-Card/dp/B00NQQTZCO/ref=pd_bxgy_21_img_3/133-8278438-3971163?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 10. Play a game of hide-and-seek or [sardines](https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Sardines). 11. Make a [scavenger hunt](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/scavenger-hunt-36937721). You’ll have fun making up rhymes and hiding objects, and then you’ll have fun watching the kids decipher the clues. 12. Read aloud. Picture books, a favorite chapter book from your childhood, or get in on a book your kids are currently reading. 13. Have a coloring contest — adults included. Find a page online and print out as many copies as participants. 14. Finger knit. It’s totally fun and easy to [get started](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulgNzKp1LY). 15. Use veggies as stamps. Check out this [veggie stamp inspiration](https://abeautifulmess.com/2012/08/fruit-veggie-stamping.html) to get started. 16. Have a shaving cream bath. This just means you put the kids in the tub and squirt some shaving cream on the walls for them to finger-paint with. 17. Turn the sprinkler on and run through it. No explanation required, but get the camera ready to snap some idyllic scenes. 18. Play duck-duck-goose. Relive your preschool days. 19. Camp in the backyard. 20. Make s’mores. Extend the fun by taking a walk around the yard or neighborhood to collect sticks for the fire beforehand. 21. Look through photo albums (or digital pictures on the TV screen). 22. Make a [bucket list](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/summer-bucket-list-2-37405263). Not only will you come up with more ways to make memories together, but you’ll also probably learn something new about your kids. 23. Build a LEGO city. Put together the [LEGO sets](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-lego-walmart-bricktember-deals-september-2025-37506369) you have from their instructions or make your own creations. 24. Make an obstacle course. Do this inside or out (think: things to crawl under, jump over, tiptoe on, etc.). If you don’t want to use furniture, use painter’s tape or crepe paper streamers to lay out the course. 25. Make lemonade. Here’s how to make the [best batch possible](https://www.thekitchn.com/skills-battle-best-way-to-make-lemonade-23033930). 26. Blow bubbles. 27. Draw hopscotch. 28. Play [four corners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdVCoUFbekQ). 29. Make your own [homemade Play-Doh](https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20Make%20Playdough%20%28Play-doh%29%20%201,counter%20or%20silicone%20mat%2C%20and%20knead...%20More%20). 30. Make a sensory bin using water beads and small toys. 31. Make a track and race toy cars. ![A couple sitting down at a table together](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_1096/at%2Fhouse%20tours%20stock%20archive%2F83fd79ca490b48835136bf3b65f487290f60c663) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/c0be40f7e12c910baa127ca7581793acc1c50ee7fe05e19ddf1304691c2663ae) Things to Do at Home to Get Your Life in Order 1. Make a life goals list. 2. Come up with a family or household statement of purpose. 3. Set up a new budget. 4. Take a look at your [existing budget](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sent-monthly-budget-to-finance-expert-37234033). 5. Read up on money matters such as [investment strategies](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/investing-for-beginners-37054068), [paying off debt](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/pay-off-credit-card-debt-habits-36989292), or [how to save money](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/48-hour-rule-for-shopping-37484554) — whatever fits your situation. 6. Get caught up on your bills. 7. Go through that pile of mail. 8. Gather your returns and exchanges. 9. Make a list of errands you need to run next week. 10. Make a [meal plan](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/recipe-glossary-meal-planning-37361508). 11. Make some lists. It can help [declutter your brain](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/list-ideas-for-journals-weekend-projects-263053). 12. Learn something new on [Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/) or [SkillShare](https://www.skillshare.com/en/). 13. Make some [freeze-ahead meals](https://www.thekitchn.com/make-ahead-freezer-meals-268322). 14. Schedule any necessary upcoming appointments (like doctor, dentist, optometrist). 15. Clean out your email inbox. 16. Delete and organize the [photos on your phone](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/one-touch-rule-digital-clutter-37455521). 17. Declutter your old, unused clothes. 18. Put donations in your car, so the next time you’re out, you’ll donate them. ![A woman standing in the hallway of her home looking down at a cat](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_484/at%2Fhouse%20tours%2Farchive%2FNaimah%20%7C%20Alameda%2C%20CA%2F05c37695dbd92e63a13bd088fe30b7685dfcd496) Save Your Favorites Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place. [See More Images](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/image/2133b8c484db297990fadafd798b5f68a20294fa3911880697d093cf19000a51) Things to Do at Home if You Just Want to Relax 1. Read a book. You’ll be amazed at some of the mental health benefits of reading. 2. Browse your stack of magazines and then recycle the ones you don’t need anymore. 3. Binge-watch an old favorite series. Or start a movie marathon. 4. Watch a documentary. 5. Sit outside and listen to the sounds around you. 6. Have a picnic in your outdoor space. 7. Have a picnic on your living room floor. 8. Take a bubble bath. 9. Talk with someone over a glass of wine. 10. [Take a nap](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tiktok-sweatshirt-sleep-hack-37395965). 11. Swap foot rubs or back massages with a loved one at home. 12. [Give yourself a manicure](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/at-home-manicure-self-care-37234681). 13. Give yourself a pedicure. 14. Soak your feet. 15. Do an at-home [face mask.](https://www.amazon.com/Mediheal-Essential-Collagen-Madecassoside-Watermide/dp/B0BRDGL821?asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) 16. Place a grocery order. If you don’t have a subscription, consider a free trial to see if it’s right for you. 17. Meal prep for the coming week. 18. Request any books you want to read from the library (they may be on hold or take some time to arrive, so this is a gift to future you!). 19. Set up [Subscribe & Save](https://www.amazon.com/b?node=5856181011&asc_campaign=AT-35003444&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com%2Ffun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444&asc_source=&tag=apartmentth0a-20) on Amazon for regularly purchased household items. 20. Do a [yoga video](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/yoga-poses-beginners-37132690) on YouTube. Filed in:
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