How to Move Your Home Office Outside—And Make the Most of It

If you’re working from home and lucky enough to have space where you can work on your computer outdoors, sunlight and fresh air could do wonders for your energy levels and mood.

An outdoor workspace—whether it’s on a balcony, on a porch, in a yard, or even perched on a fire escape—can provide the respite you need after spending time in tight quarters with roommates or family members.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Melanie Pinola.

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April 3, 2025

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Melanie Pinola

Freelance Writer

As a freelance writer, Melanie Pinola wrote for Lifehacker, Popular Mechanics, ITworld, HowToGeek, PCWorld, and The New York Times. She joined Wirecutter as a writer on the home-office team in 2019. She died in October 2024.

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