Month: April 2012

Solving puzzle

I miss playing puzzles with the kids. I miss the fun and laughter that filled the room when they put the pieces together in such a short time. We have enjoyed the smallest (about the size of a 3R picture or smaller) to the biggest puzzle (one-half meter) we have at home.

We’ve tried to solve the difficult to the easiest (with picture patterns) puzzle. But the kids have outgrown playing with puzzles and shift their interests to other things. The puzzle pieces went missing and the kids just forget about them. 🙁

Oh, I miss the sheer fun I get from playing simple games, including puzzle with my kids.

Playing puzzle boosts the creativity of kids and serves as brain work out to adults.

Organizing Your Play Room

If you have little kids in the house, chances are cleaning up after their playtime might just be a tad tedious for you to take. That is why it is a must that you designate one single room or a specific part of the house for the children to play in. Making a playroom out of their bedrooms might just not be a good idea, it is best to reserve that portion of the house for resting, studying or sleeping only. Maybe you can convert one of your guestrooms to be a temporary play area and relocate all your children’s toys there, yes including those colorful 3d puzzles your youngest tend to leave just about anywhere. If not, you can always allow them to play in the living room or the den, just make sure to keep anything breakable out of their reach and provide a closet or a big box where they can stash all their toys away every time they are done playing, that way they can participate in cleaning up and you have one less mess to worry about!

Simple Ways to Fix Up Your House

Due to the busy schedules most people have, it isn’t unusual to find several pending projects in the home. While some jobs may be quite easy to get done, others can be more of a challenge. If you’re enrolled in a carpentry science program, fixing up your house is a great way to enhance your carpentry skills. In most cases, all you need for home repair jobs is a few basic materials and equipment. Below are some simple ways to fix up your home and achieve a new look:

  • Painting – Applying a new coat of paint over peeling, dirty or fading paint is a great way to restore the appearance of various surfaces. Experiment with colors to achieve a fresh and new look inexpensively.
  • Repairing Units – Sooner or later, cabinets, counters, doors, and other units show signs of wear and tear. Fortunately, all it takes to repair these surfaces is simple repair materials that are available in home improvement and hardware stores. Contact cement, epoxy, paint, and other agents come in handy for repairing burns, chips or peeling surfaces.
  • Tiling – Tiles are one of the more affordable materials for flooring. If your present floor is showing signs of wear and tear, you may want to install tiles instead. The beauty of tiles is that you can install them as a do-it-yourself project and cut costs involved in hiring a professional. Tiles are also available in a virtually endless variety, which makes it easy to achieve your desired home décor.
  • Wiring – Lighting or wiring work is often needed in many homes. Fortunately, electrician training isn’t required to improve on basic home lighting. You’ll find plenty of resources on the Internet to guide you in resolving basic electrical or wiring problems. Attending to these jobs yourself will also save you the cost of hiring an electrician.

Sources

HGTV (2012)

Don Vandervort’s Home Tips (2012)