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Home & Daily Routines in English · B2

60 English words and phrases for home & daily routines, at B2 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. cozy
    cozy

    Their apartment is small but cozy.

    Their apartment is small but cozy.

  2. utility
    utility

    Utilities are included in the rent.

    Utilities are included in the rent.

  3. declutter
    declutter

    I decluttered my closet last weekend.

    I decluttered my closet last weekend.

  4. landlord
    landlord

    The landlord fixed the heater quickly.

    The landlord fixed the heater quickly.

  5. spacious
    spacious

    The living room is bright and spacious.

    The living room is bright and spacious.

  6. renovate
    renovate

    They renovated the kitchen last year.

    They renovated the kitchen last year.

  7. mortgage
    mortgage

    They finally paid off the mortgage.

    They finally paid off the mortgage.

  8. insulation
    insulation

    Good insulation keeps the house warm.

    Good insulation keeps the house warm.

  9. clutter
    clutter

    Clear the clutter from your desk.

    Clear the clutter from your desk.

  10. fixer-upper
    fixer-upper

    We bought a fixer-upper near downtown.

    We bought a fixer-upper near downtown.

  11. housewarming
    housewarming

    They invited us to their housewarming party.

    They invited us to their housewarming party.

  12. domestic
    domestic

    She handles most of the domestic duties.

    She handles most of the domestic duties.

  13. unwind
    unwind

    I like to unwind with a book at night.

    I like to unwind with a book at night.

  14. wind down
    wind down

    It takes me an hour to wind down before sleep.

    It takes me an hour to wind down before sleep.

  15. humdrum
    humdrum

    Weekdays can feel pretty humdrum sometimes.

    Weekdays can feel pretty humdrum sometimes.

  16. monotonous
    monotonous

    The routine felt monotonous after a while.

    The routine felt monotonous after a while.

  17. day-to-day
    day-to-day

    Cooking is part of our day-to-day life.

    Cooking is part of our day-to-day life.

  18. makeover
    makeover

    The bathroom got a full makeover.

    The bathroom got a full makeover.

  19. overhaul
    overhaul

    The kitchen needs a complete overhaul.

    The kitchen needs a complete overhaul.

  20. knick-knacks
    knick-knacks

    The shelf is covered in knick-knacks.

    The shelf is covered in knick-knacks.

  21. hand-me-down
    hand-me-down

    This table is a hand-me-down from my aunt.

    This table is a hand-me-down from my aunt.

  22. pitch in
    pitch in

    Everyone pitches in on cleaning day.

    Everyone pitches in on cleaning day.

  23. keep on top of
    keep on top of

    It's hard to keep on top of the laundry.

    It's hard to keep on top of the laundry.

  24. creature comforts
    creature comforts

    I missed the creature comforts of home.

    I missed the creature comforts of home.

  25. open-plan
    open-plan

    The new apartment has an open-plan layout.

    The new apartment has an open-plan layout.

  26. second nature
    second nature

    Locking up at night is second nature now.

    Locking up at night is second nature now.

  27. get into the swing of
    get into the swing of

    It took a while to get into the swing of the new routine.

    It took a while to get into the swing of the new routine.

  28. squeeze in
    squeeze in

    I squeezed in some cleaning before guests arrived.

    I squeezed in some cleaning before guests arrived.

  29. catch up on
    catch up on

    I finally caught up on the dishes.

    I finally caught up on the dishes.

  30. ambiance
    ambiance

    Candles add a nice ambiance to dinner.

    Candles add a nice ambiance to dinner.

  31. We're moving into a new place next month.
    We're moving into a new place next month.
  32. The commute from here is really convenient.
    The commute from here is really convenient.
  33. I can't function without my morning coffee.
    I can't function without my morning coffee.
  34. We finally got around to fixing the fence.
    We finally got around to fixing the fence.
  35. The house needs a fresh coat of paint.
    The house needs a fresh coat of paint.
  36. Rent takes up a third of my income.
    Rent takes up a third of my income.
  37. We split the chores fifty-fifty.
    We split the chores fifty-fifty.
  38. We threw a housewarming party last weekend.
    We threw a housewarming party last weekend.
  39. This place is a total fixer-upper.
    This place is a total fixer-upper.
  40. I just need to unwind after work.
    I just need to unwind after work.
  41. It took me a while to wind down tonight.
    It took me a while to wind down tonight.
  42. Even a cozy home can start to feel humdrum by midwinter.
    Even a cozy home can start to feel humdrum by midwinter.
  43. Folding laundry every single day gets monotonous.
    Folding laundry every single day gets monotonous.
  44. Our day-to-day routine barely changes.
    Our day-to-day routine barely changes.
  45. We gave the whole apartment a fresh makeover.
    We gave the whole apartment a fresh makeover.
  46. What started as a small fix turned into a full overhaul.
    What started as a small fix turned into a full overhaul.
  47. She collects knick-knacks from every trip she takes.
    She collects knick-knacks from every trip she takes.
  48. Most of our furniture is hand-me-downs from family.
    Most of our furniture is hand-me-downs from family.
  49. My roommates always pitch in without being asked.
    My roommates always pitch in without being asked.
  50. I try to keep on top of the bills each month.
    I try to keep on top of the bills each month.
  51. A hot shower is one of life's little creature comforts.
    A hot shower is one of life's little creature comforts.
  52. We love the open-plan kitchen and living room.
    We love the open-plan kitchen and living room.
  53. Checking the stove before bed is second nature to me.
    Checking the stove before bed is second nature to me.
  54. After moving, it took some time to get into the swing of city living.
    After moving, it took some time to get into the swing of city living.
  55. Can you squeeze in a load of laundry today?
    Can you squeeze in a load of laundry today?
  56. I'm still catching up on chores from the weekend.
    I'm still catching up on chores from the weekend.
  57. The ambiance of a clean home really lifts my mood.
    The ambiance of a clean home really lifts my mood.
  58. Home is where you can finally let your guard down.
    Home is where you can finally let your guard down.
  59. A house is not a home without a little chaos.
    A house is not a home without a little chaos.
  60. Little habits shape the rhythm of everyday life.
    Little habits shape the rhythm of everyday life.

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