We have all been forced into spending much more time in our homes by the Coronavirus crisis, as lockdown has been enforced upon much of the UK in an attempt to stem the virus’ spread.

Spending so much time under the same roof can put a strain on our relationships as well as our possessions, which are now being used much more than before.

Some areas of the home might be at risk of damage. Here we point out which ones to be wary of in the coming weeks.

Accidents happen!

Keeping active in these times is a huge challenge, but help is at hand in many forms. The ‘Body Coach’ Joe Wicks has become a sensation with his daily PE classes that have gotten families active together, while working out at home has spiked as people look to keep fit while also respecting the government’s instructions around social distancing.

If your home space is cramped, but you still want to keep fit, it could open up the possibility for accidents to occur – think knocking over a television, putting your foot through a laptop screen or dropping a phone during some exertions.

If you’re a renter, doing damage to your home could have big implications. Maybe before your next workout, it might be prudent to shop around for tenants contents insurance!

Strain on your services

You will be burning through electricity and gas like never before as we try to live our lives confined to our homes.

This may result in your bills going up, so be wary of using appliances too much. This could also result in wear and tear happening faster than usual. Think before you plug in yet another extension cord, do all these appliances need to be plugged in at once?

Don’t let things pile up

Small weekly jobs like tidying and cleaning your home now need doing much more regularly as you use the spaces in your house every day.

It might be grime accumulating in your bathroom, carpets collecting dust or mountains of plates forming in the kitchen.

Keep on top of things with a daily rota that is shared among all of the family and you will avoid potentially costly damage developing in your house, while keeping everyone’s living and now working space in a better state to promote sharper mental and physical wellbeing.

Keep screen time limited

Not only is it wise to keep a cap on you and your family’s screen time during lockdown in order to connect with each other on a personal level and improve mental health, but overusing items like laptops and TVs could lead to them wearing down faster.

If you’re computer often overheats, it may be working too much. Can YouTube videos be viewed through another device? Can work calls be done on your phone instead?

This is especially important for those who may need a computer for working at home. If it breaks, you could face even more serious consequences.