Buying a house is likely to be the biggest financial commitment that you will make for your entire life and, while the experience can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, it’s important to get it right in order to avoid excessive extra costs in the future.
And when it’s your first time buying a home, it can be a little overwhelming with lots of unknowns, legal wranglings and lists of things to do in order to get the keys to your first home.
Luckily, when you’re ready to make your first move, we’ve got this extremely thorough infographic created by Legendary Home Services to walk you through the must-do’s of your first purchase.
It’s been accurately quoted by Helen Keller that “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight, but no vision.” It’s not important what means are available to you, the wisdom of utilizing those means correctly is what counts. That’s exactly what we are trying to focus on in this article regarding the playtime for visually impaired children.
It’s important for children to be involved in games at an early age to be successful in every walk of the life. It was understood well by the ancient educationist and, therefore, included as a customary element for schools and colleges curriculum. In this aspect, the indoor games are as important as outdoor ones. Indoor games have a major role in shaping up a child’s mental health and intelligence. However, these games are not accessible for the visually impaired children or the blind children. In actuality, they too must sharpen their mind and intelligence using indoor games. If those children can make use of Braille, why can’t they have access to games which are intended for them? Has this question crossed your mind while having a read at this article?
However, with a gradual development in technology, a solution is available for this issue in recent times. Now games designed exclusively for visually impaired children are available for them. It focuses on innovative methods of involving children in art and craft activities. It surely helps them to learn a new manner of playing indoor games. If used on a regular basis, it can certainly develop a sensory proficiency for the visually impaired children. Have a glance at this infographic to be acquainted with additional information on the topic. Playtime with Blind and visually impaired children by Wooden Toy Shop
Many of our readers will have used Houzz and will be aware of its popularity but the story of its growth is a fascinating one. It started in a very simple way when Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen had difficulty finding inspiration when remodeling their own home.
Houzz is now home to 40 million users and has 25 million unique monthly visitors. Unique monthly visitors are important as it demonstrates how active the Houzz user base is and it really demonstrates what a vibrant community Houzz has become. 55% of their user base is in the United States but it has now launched in many other countries and is growing steadily. In the United Kingdom, the app has over 2 million users and its popularity continues to grow.
Check out this infographic from Half Price for more information on the growth of Houzz around the world.
We all have our own way of preparing for a big marketing presentation or sales pitch. Some of us make final teaks to our PowerPoint slides, while others shuffle the order of their notes. As the time to walk into the room or stand up in a meeting approach, the nerves start to kick in and taking deep breaths may help but what you really need is a power up tune that will help your feel more relaxed and confident. But which tune is most appropriate and right for you?
Power up tunes are brilliant at instilling confidence, and even though it may not be quite the right thing to dance your way into a presentation, they have the ability to calm your nerves and make you feel in charge of the situation.
We have created a quiz that will help you select the right tune based on your own unique personality. Don’t assume that the old favorite tunes are the best ones, you’ll find that having a tune that you’re comfortable with is essential if you’re going to knock ’em dead with your sales pitch!
So, have a go at our power up tune quiz below and you’ll go from a hand wringing anxious wreck to a cool, calm and confident presenter.
Season 7 of Walking Dead begins soon, so we thought we’d take a critical look at the various vehicles’ used in seasons 1-6 to see whether they would be useful should there really be a zombie apocalypse.
The guide below highlights some of the trucks, cars and RVs, not forgetting the Triumph Bonneville, that have featured in past episodes. Giving you the low-down on each vehicle’s capabilities, or lack of them, to kill menacing zombies or get away from them, the guide takes a look at the pros and cons to see if they are more likely to kill you than the zombies.
Take a look at the guide below to find out which vehicle is top, and which wouldn’t really be very useful, in a zombie apocalyptic scenario.
Children of all ages, and adults too, love the magical world of Harry Potter and with the UK release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them we thought we’d take a look at how you can create a Harry Potter style party in your home.
Take a look at our infographic below and be inspired to change the décor in your eating area to resemble the candle lit dining room at Hogwarts, and transform your entrance hall into platform 9¾ at Kings Cross train station so that your guests can jump through a ‘brick wall’ into the magic of your party. We even offer an idea to make your toilet more wizard and less Muggle.
If you’re wondering what tasty delights to conjure up, we’ve included some tasty recipes for you to tempt the taste buds of your wizarding friends.
Throwing a party for children can be stressful and if you know that a child with a hearing loss is coming, your stress levels can easily rise even higher. But there really is no need to worry, children’s parties should always be all inclusive and with a few tweaks and adjustments you’ll never have to concern yourself again.
Take a look at the infographic below, it’s full of brilliant hints and tips that will make your party more inclusive. We’ve suggested popular party games that can be adapted to suit deaf children. Simple things such as using lights in combination with music will allow a deaf child to join in musical bumps, musical statues and pass-the-parcel. Taking away the music altogether and just use lighting will add a new twist to party games and make them even more fun!
Giving children and adults name badges is another way to make your party more inclusive, not only will the badges help the children, they will also help you to remember all the names!
Communication with everyone is the name of the game, so to speak. Talk clearly, use hand gestures and even sign language throughout the party to make everyone feel included. Don’t shy away from a deaf child’s parents, invite them along to help you, an extra pair of hands is always welcome. Ask them if they have any suggestions to make your party an all-inclusive affair.
Wondering why your drains are clogged? While some clogs are inevitable, most of the time many clogs can be prevented. The infographic below courtesy of Pipetech Plumbing will give you all the info you need in order to avoid a clog.
When it comes to interior design, colors are not randomly used. Interior designers know how to use colors to create an emotional impact and achieve a desired result. If you want to feel calmer, more comfortable, more cheerful or dramatic, colors are powerful when you want to improve your mood. Even though we respond to colors in similar ways, the psychological effects of a color might not be the same for you as it is for someone else.
When choosing the ideal interior color, there are a few things to take into consideration. The amount of time you will be spending in a room, the look and the feel of the space you’d like to induce are important. You would also want to consider the room position and the time of the day that the sun will enter the room. The size of the room will drive your color choice as well. For example, a room can look bigger with a white color where in contrast, a dark color will make a room look smaller.
Check out our infographic provided by IMI Design and learn more about what each color can do for your room. If you feel like deciding on a color is overwhelming, an interior designer can help you with finding the best color that will make your home express your style and personality.
When it comes to eco-friendly living, a lot of people think that it involves spending more money on fancy products or letting go of the comfort and convenience they are accustomed to. However, the reality could not be more far from true. In fact, some small changes to the way you live can help you go green and put some extra cash in your wallet too! For example, simple eco-friendly habits like remembering to completely unplug your appliances when they are not in use and waiting to use a dishwasher until you have a full load can bring you huge savings on your utility bills. To know more such easy ways to create an eco-friendly home, please check out the below infographic from the Roofing Outlet.
