Original Ideas for Outdoor Fun
Who isn’t tired of the same old outdoor games like croquet, badminton, and soccer? These games can be fun, but now and then it’s nice for a change. There are a lot of fun outdoor games that are a bit less common in the United States. You might consider a few rounds of bocce ball, which is a bit like lawn bowling, but a little different. You can find a bocce ball set at most retailers of sporting goods; and people ranging from seniors to children can partake and enjoy the game. Pickleball is another fun game that is playable on a standard tennis court, but requires a skill set much different from tennis. You might also consider a game of horseshoes. This classic game is still popular today, and contributes to any outdoor picnic or outing. Provides lots of fun whether you’re fifteen or fifty.
There are many more unique games in the world, and half the fun of outdoor games is discovering new ones that are just as much fun as those you know and love. Be sure to try a lot of different outdoor games, you just might find that you have a natural knack for a game you never would have known!
Installing Lights Underneath the Counter
Nobody likes stumbling around in the dark looking for a light switch, but let’s face it, when your eyes aren’t adjusted to the light, turning on the lights can be just as painful. A great solution to this dilemma, whether in the bathroom or the kitchen, is under counter lights. With proper installation, these lights can be left on all the time and provide a dim light source that will help you avoid stumbles and falls but won’t blind you either. Under counter lights are also quite popular in modern design; most contemporary kitchens come with them installed beneath the counters or more commonly, the cabinets.
Most under counter lights are easy to install as well, though the electrical can be a bit trickier. But even if you need to hire an electrician, the fixtures and the wiring can be installed in no more than an hour. If you’re a bit of a handyman, you can do it yourself too!
I Love Classic Bathtubs
There’s nothing quite like taking a relaxing bubble bath in an old fashioned bathtub. I think of all the old fashioned bathtub designs, clawfoot bathtubs are my favorite. When I was little I can remember taking a bath in the clawfoot bathtub at my grandma’s house, and I was always fascinated with the idea of a bathtub that had feet. In fact, my grandma used to tease me that while I was sleeping, the bathtub would get up and walk around the house! I even remember waking up during the middle of the night, running to the bathroom, and making sure the bathtub was still there!
When I had my own house I knew I wanted a clawfoot bathtub of my own. It took me a while to track down a vintage bathtub that would fit well in my bathroom, but when I did, I ordered it right away. Now I can enjoy a good soak just like I used to when I was a little girl!