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, March 16, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Fleischman Mausoleum & Geyser Lake

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of Fleischman Mausoleum and Geyser Lake. 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, March 15, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. 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, March 14, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Colorful Lilypads in the Pond

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of Colorful Lilypads in the Pond. 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, March 13, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Thatched Cottage

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of a Thatched Cottage. 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, March 12, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Almdorf Konigsleiten, Salzburg, Austria

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of Almdorf Konigsleiten in Salzburg, Austria. 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, March 11, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Orchard House in Gotha, Germany

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Orchard House in Gotha, 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

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Blessington Street Basin, Dublin

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Blessington Street Basin in Dublin, Ireland. 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, March 9, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Marketplace in Gelnhausen, Germany

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of a Marketplace in Gelnhausen, 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, March 8, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Still Life with Roses and Grapes

Today's 200-piece puzzle is of Jean Baptiste Robie's painting, Still Life with Roses and Grapes. 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, March 7, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Marie-Antoinette's Estate, Versailles, France

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Marie-Antoinette's Estate at the Versailles in France. 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, March 6, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Elephant Inn, North Finchley, London

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of Elephant Inn in North Finchley, London. 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, March 5, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Covered Bridge in New Hampshire

Today's 250-piece puzzle is a picture of a Covered Bridge 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

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Silver Falls State Park, Oregon

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture of Silver Falls State Park, Oregon. 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, March 3, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Valdemossa, Mallorca, Spain

Today's 200-piece puzzle is a picture taken of a decorative entrance to a home in Valdemossa, Mallorca, Spain. 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, March 2, 2015

Jigsaw Puzzle: Christmas Fair in Strasbourg

Today's 200-piece puzzle is of a Christmas Fair in Strasbourg. 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