Why do you assume it’s a bad thing? It’s no more a bad thing than asking about your previous job is a bad thing.
You renovated your house? Cool, so you are a resourceful person, maybe you can also be asked what did you learn while doing it. When I ask that question people often speak about their hobbies, or side hustles, or learning, or family obligations, it’s almost always something positive about the candidate or their character.
Why do you assume it’s a bad thing? It’s no more a bad thing than asking about your previous job is a bad thing.
You renovated your house? Cool, so you are a resourceful person, maybe you can also be asked what did you learn while doing it. When I ask that question people often speak about their hobbies, or side hustles, or learning, or family obligations, it’s almost always something positive about the candidate or their character.