Tips for Working From Home 

Many American workers have switched from daily commutes to the office to working from home some or part of the time. With predictions that many businesses may adopt a part-time work-from-home policy even after the pandemic, it is more important than ever to follow some key guidelines to work from home productively.

Start the Day Right 

You will have a better experience all day at work if you start the day off on the right foot by doing a few simple things. First, make your bed to immediately set the tone for the day. Next, get dressed in clothes you would normally wear to work in your office, rather than lounge wear. Being dressed for the task at hand can help to promote a sense that you are engaged in work, rather than leisure. Finally, sit down and write a task list of what you need and want to accomplish for that day. That list will keep you focused throughout the day on the most immediate priorities.

Enjoy One-Gig Speed Internet to Work from Your Ten Trails Home 

At Ten Trails, workers who can work from home can take advantage of the community’s one-gig speed internet to smoothly navigate video calls and work online. Provided by Wave, the community’s internet is some of the fastest available in the Seattle area with downloads and uploads at up to 1,000 Mbps.

Set Aside Space in Your Home Just for Work 

If you have space in your home, set aside an area that is solely dedicated to workspace—even if that is just during the daytime hours. Having a dedicated workspace will keep your work items organized and help you shift your focus to work tasks at hand, rather than being distracted from the larger home around you. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

2021 Home Design Trends to Try in Your New Ten Trails Home

While many of us are hoping for a much different looking 2021 than 2020, a few home design trends that emerged during the pandemic may continue to stick around. If you are moving into a new home this year or simply need a change in your current one, why not try one of these popular design trends?

An Abundance of Indoor Plants

Indoor plants have always been popular, but they became a huge rage during the pandemic. With many people unable to leave their homes during stay-home orders, and some with limited outdoor space, bringing the outside in through indoor greenery became extremely popular. For newbies to indoor plant care, check with a local nursery to see which plants will do best in your home. Some varieties that are hardy and thrive during winter’s low light in our northern climate include Parlor Palms, Snake Plants and certain varieties of ivy.

Edible Gardens

Edible gardens became a big trend in 2020 with many people reluctant to venture out of their homes as often to get fresh produce, and many farmers’ markets shut down due to the pandemic. Keep the trend going through 2021 with an indoor herb or lettuce garden to carry you through the winter months. You can also begin sprouting spring vegetable seeds indoors in February or March for planting outside once the risk of frost has passed for the season. At Ten Trails, our residents can rent out space for an edible garden in our community pea patches.

Home offices

The home office is not going anywhere in 2021. With many workers continuing to work from home at least part of the time, home office space is here to stay. At Ten Trails, many of our builders have home office space built into their home design so there is no need to convert your space if you are planning to continue to work from home in the new year.

Multi-purpose rooms

In 2020, we saw many of our home’s rooms transformed into multi-purpose areas. Guest rooms become home offices, Basements turned into gyms and loft areas became makeshift school rooms for virtual learning. We believe multi-purpose spaces will continue to be a trend in the coming year and beyond. Get creative and figure out what hidden potential a seldom-used room of your home may have! www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Ten Trails Offers What Today’s Buyer is Looking for

While 2020 has not gone as any of us could have predicted, Ten Trails residents are finding ways to carve out some normalcy in their day-to-day lives, helped by the community’s many amenities and home options.

What Today’s Homebuyer is Looking For 

Today’s home shoppers are seeking more space for their family in new homes and want to be closer to loved ones who live in the area. Ten Trails’ builders offer many options for spacious floorplans with plenty of room for families to spread out. We also have amenities that make our community unique and offer definite advantages during these challenging times such as our nature trails, parks and one-gig speed internet.

More Space for Your Family

Ten Trails’ builder teams offer home floor plans in a wide range of sizes to fit all families. If you are finding that you need a little more room to spread out during this time when we are all spending more time at home, Ten Trails has you covered! Our builders are constructing  homes with enough space for large families or anyone who just needs some extra room.

Work and Learn From Home with Ultra-Fast One-Gig Internet

Ten Trails has floor plans with flexible spaces perfect for creating that ultimate work-from-home office. If your kids are doing virtual learning, our builders also have home plan options with lofts, dens, or flex spaces that can be easily converted to at-home learning studios for little ones. Residents of Ten Trails have a unique advantage for telecommuting, streaming, and gaming with access to true one-gigabit speed internet in their homes! The 1-gig internet service at Ten Trails provides downloads and uploads up to 1,000 Mbps, with fast performance and streaming for ensuring no buffering or interruptions. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com  

Working from Home Made Easy with 1 Gig Internet Speed at Ten Trails

While much of the country has transitioned to working from home this spring, the residents of Ten Trails have a unique advantage for telecommuting with access to true one-gigabit speed internet in their homes! The 1-gig internet service at Ten Trails provides downloads and uploads up to 1,000 Mbps, with fast performance and streaming for ensuring no buffering or interruptions during your next work video call.

Surf, Stream, and Work all at the Same Time 

With kids at home on zoom calls with teachers, family members playing video games, parents working online, and home appliances and other devices all running off the internet, fast internet speed is more important now than ever before! There are no data caps included with the 1-gig internet service at Ten Trails, so every member of the family can use the internet on multiple devices all at the same time.

Create Your Home Office Workspace to Enjoy Ultra-Fast Internet 

At Ten Trails, many of our builders offer floorplan options with space for a home office, den or “technology space” with convenient access to Cat 6 jacks for setting up your home internet equipment. Create a space in your home that is set aside for your workspace and be able to set up all your technology equipment with ease in your new home.

Tips for Being More Productive Working at Home 

Transitioning to working from home can be difficult, but here’s a helpful tip to make it easier: Designate an area in your home for work so you can begin to have the mental association that the space is for working. Make it comfortable and inviting, and don’t forget to have all the tools you need nearby so you can be most productive! 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com