I'm always adding new articles because I have found so much good stuff to share that you will surely find of great use to you and your family and friends. Much of what I share involves getting back to the basics and doing for ourselves. Simply click the above image to see the latest of the greatest finds.

I'm big into DIY projects and finding ways to improve things, saving time and money. Quite frankly, I'm tired of paying for overpriced junk and for other people's mistakes. If I'm going to pay for anyone's mistakes, they should be my own. If you agree, then click the above image for all sorts of ingenious ideas.

There's a plethora of stuff and information that I've found to share and I like to feature my favorites for quick and easy future reference -- for myself as well as all of you. Some I've already tried myself and will do again; some I am looking forward to trying. Just click the above image to see what I've added to my faves list.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Bullfrog Lake, Fresno County, California

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of Bullfrog Lake in Fresno County, California. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: The George H. Cox House in Bloomington

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of The George H. Cox House in Bloomington. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: The Autumn Gift

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a painting of The Autumn Gift. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Friday, February 13, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Eddleman-McFarland House, Fort Worth, Texas

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Eddleman-McFarland House in Fort Worth, Texas. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Ghent, Belgium

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of Ghent, Belgium. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: North Conway Railway Station, New Hampshire

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of North Conway Railway Station in New Hampshire. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Mt. Shucksan in the North Cascades

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of Mt. Shucksan in the North Cascades. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Monday, February 9, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Neuschwanstein Castle

Today's 300-piece puzzle is a picture of Neuschwanstein Castle. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Fiji Taveuni Orange Anthias

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Fiji Taveuni Orange Anthias. At the bottom you'll find quick tips for using the puzzle app with a link to the full instructions below that. Feel free to post your time in the comments section and remember you can always pause it and come back to it later. =)



Quick Tips for Using the Puzzle:
  • If you like to start with the edges, you can use the button on the bottom left of the screen to display the edge pieces only. Once you get them all in place, the rest of the middle pieces will automatically appear.
  • If you need to see the picture during the process of solving it, just click the button at the top right of the screen for a quick view. To close the picture view, just click the arrow at the bottom left of that window.
  • To start over, just click the Menu button at the top left and select the "Pull Pieces Apart" option.
http://purpleirisperspective.blogspot.com/2015/01/full-instructions-for-using-jigsaw.html