I know from the beginning of my genealogy research world that I have wanted to know what a day in the life of my ancestors would be like.
You could implement a few essential things in your research that could help you with this.
Research buildings - Explore records on their actual home. If you are fortunate enough that the house is still standing, photograph it from the road—research using city directories, land records, and tax records. Also, research for local schools and Churches. These records contain a wealth of information.
Go beyond basic records - So much information is available through vital records. However, these only document a single event, such as a birth, death, or marriage. Often, city directories, newspaper clippings, and oral histories will give you your ancestor's occupation.
Interview your older relatives - Gather as much information as possible from their memories. Ask about stories of them growing up. What crops were grown on the family farm? How many animals did they have? What kind of animals did they have?
Frequent local genealogy library - you never know what great adventure awaits you in a genealogy book. Not everything is found online!
Research old photos and maps - historical maps of a location could show you the changes in the area your ancestors lived in. One great place to find such maps is The Library Of Congress - https://www.loc.gov/
As always, if I can assist you in your research, contact me on this site or by email at geneal@laurel.lib.ms.us. You may also call and leave a voice mail at 601-428-4313, ext 111.