10 Things…You Do When You Have The House To Yourself

Having the house to yourself is a luxury we really appreciate because let’s face it, there are some things you just wouldn’t want ANYONE else to see you do. Team Her discussed this topic in the office today and were relieved to find that actually, we’re quite alike. Here are some of the things we have been known to do when home alone… Bust a move Whether you perfect your Single Ladies routine or you’re partial to belting out a few power ballads, having the house to yourself is the ideal time to indulge your inner pop star. We KNOW we’re not alone in this. In the nip Walking around naked is a surprisingly popular activity when home alone. Just because you can. Although hearing a key turn in the lock can cause serious bodily harm as you race back to the haven of your bedroom. Caught. Rotten. Mind your manners This tends to go out the window when you’re home alone. If you’re the only one in the house, no one can actually tell if the bathroom door is open or closed. Shhhhh. Cookie monster On occasion, we have consumed an entire packet of biscuits in one sitting and/or polished off a pizza by ourselves. Sorry not sorry and all that jazz. “A plucked chicken” This was the phrase offered up by of Her.ie staffer when describing the various steps taken to preen and pamper ourselves. When you have a free house, you can go to extremes without worrying that someone will interrupt you. Wax. Pluck. Shave. Exfoliate. Scrub. Moisturise. Dye. Pore strip. Squeeze. Steam. You know the drill. Cleaning cheats This one made us laugh. So apparently, if your housemates aren’t home, you can get away with “cheating” on the cleaning front. “Sure, even if you just spray lemon everywhere” (we greatly appreciated this gem). Couch potato So obviously you can do this any time but when you have the whole house to yourself, you can go BIG. A duvet tent in the sitting-room. Three flavours of Ben and Jerrys. Curtains closed in the middle of the day. Free House In our formative years, “free house” was code for having an absolute rager of a house party. It’s a little different when you’re the one responsible for ensuring the house and all its contents stays intact but still, a *small* gathering is always a good call. Sensible souls If you have the kitchen to yourself, you can cook up a batch of healthy meals. It’s also a great opportunity to get a week’s worth of washing done. OR…you could just lie on the couch and do absolutely nothing. MIC marathons There are some TV shows that are best enjoyed when there is absolutely no one to tell you that what you’re watching is rubbish. Whether you’re a KUWTK fan or a TOWIE fanatic, having the house to yourself is the ideal time to binge-watch.