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Make an Office

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Okay well so you want to make a homemade office,right?Well this simple step article will tell you how to make a professional homemade office!

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  1. 1
    Find a quiet area of your house or apartment to place your office. This can be an out of the way corner, attic, part of the basement, or a spare room.
  2. 2
    Decide on what kind of items you will need for your specific office needs. The list of items below is just the basics.
  3. 3
    Keep office items professional. If you plan to have customers or guests in your office don't have items that could be too personal.
  4. 4
    Clean up all of the cables and papers under your office desk and floor. Organizing your cables and papers will prevent fire and trip dangers, as well as keep you focused on your work.
  5. 5
    Decide on office hours and maintain them. Established hours will help you stay on schedule and let others know you are serious about your office.
  6. 6
    Develop and maintain reference and filing systems. Organize your important reference materials; a dictionary, office supplies, catalogs, folders, copmputer CDs or DVDs, computer programs, and notebooks.
  7. 7
    A desktop or laptop computer may be a central part of your office. Be sure that you are using up to date software and internet security programs. Keep up with changes to data storage and retrieval, as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs are often changing formats.
  8. 8
    Personalize your office with tasteful items. This can be a few plants, photographs, or motivational posters.
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    At end of your office day, clean up! Make it a point to clean up at the end of the day so you can be better prepared for tomorrow!

Edit Tips

  • Make sure your office is out of the way, to lessen distractions and interruptions.
  • Be sure your office has what you need for your specific needs.
  • Look for quality used items from businesses and schools who are upgrading their furniture.

Edit Warnings

  • Don't unplug ANYTHING! The risk of explosion,fire,even DEATH is too high!

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Last edited:
January 19, 2012 by Douglas Wilks

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