As the saying goes, East, West, home is best. However, as we all know, sometimes being at home can get boring leaving you just sitting around the house not knowing what to do to pass the time.

 

Luckily, we have prepared a list of 10 interesting things you can do on a boring day at home instead of going out.

1. Brew your own beer

A lot of people claim they love beer, but those who truly do view it as a lifestyle with a rich and diverse culture behind it. Today, you don’t have to go to a liquor store to get a good beer; you can simply brew one at home using a homebrew kit. Not only is it fun, you also get to enjoy a unique beer that you made yourself. A great place to learn about homebrewing is 52 Brews.

2. Learn how to cook something new

A quick search on the internet can get you access to thousands of recipes from all around the world. Because of its ritualistic nature, cooking helps you settle your mind while giving you a chance to prepare something good for your stomach and your soul.

3. Play an Instrument

If you already know how to play an instrument, you can have fun playing your favorite songs or learning how to play new songs. For beginners, you can learn how to play any instruments from online resources like YouTube, Twitch, among others.

4. Draw

Even if the only thing you could draw as a kid was a wall, you’d be surprised how good you can get at drawing if you spend enough time and have fun doing it. Drawing is also therapeutic as it helps you feel calmer and gives you a sense of accomplishment when you are done.

5. Do other arts and crafts

There are plenty of creative projects you can do using even the most basic of materials lying around the house. For instance, you can create a dreamcatcher from sticks and string in the yard, paint rocks to use in the garden, among others.

6. Meditate

A lot of people think you need to be in an ancient Chinese temple wearing a robe to meditate properly. However, meditation can be done anywhere provided you create the appropriate atmosphere.

7. Groom Yourself

Being home alone is the best time to try that new hairstyle you’ve been wanting or do some regular body upkeep and maintenance. This includes shaving, waxing, dying your hair, giving yourself a makeover, among other activities meant to make you look and feel better.

8. Dance

You don’t need to go to a party or club to dance. In fact, dancing alone is the best way to improve your dancing skills by experimenting with new dance styles without worrying about onlookers. Also, you get to do whichever dance you like no matter how weird it is since there is no one to judge you.

9. Rearrange furniture

A lot of people will even go for decades without making a single change to the layout of their home furniture. Rearranging can help you give your home a makeover while giving you something to do for a few hours.

10. Gardening

If you have a backyard or front yard, you can fill it with some beautiful flowers or fresh spices to use on your meals. Gardening is also therapeutic and can help you relieve stress.

 

You don’t have to go out or spend any money to have fun at home. There is always something you can do at home to pass time whether it is weird, wacky, creative, productive, or just pure fun!