Fun Activities for Kids During Self-Quarantine | Ep. 63

On this Week's Podcast: Getting Over the Isolation Slump Cabin fever is likely setting in for everyone social distancing due to the novel coronavirus. But self-quarantine time can be an unexpected opportunity for folks to start tackling projects around the house.  And it's not just adults who may be in an isolation slump — you need to plan some fun activities for kids, too!  What if we told you there was a way to entertain them using a roll of painters tape?    Also in this week’s podcast: • Learn about a product that unclogs drains without strong chemicals and odors. • Advice for removing stubborn clay stains from exterior bricks. • Professional organizer Kandy Negus talks about the importance of using self-quarantine time to organize your home. • Joe talks about a must-have cooking tool that is perfect in the workshop. Find out the multiple uses of a bamboo kabob skewer.   Question of the Week Sandra writes, "My parents' basement sustained water damage this past year. They put in a sump pump and now we need to repair the floor.    "I painted the floor a few years ago with good cement paint, and now there are flaky spots that need to be fixed.    "What is the best way to repair the divots and seal the cement? Do I need to strip the paint? What about the white powdery residue? Do I need to seal it, then paint it?"    DIY Project of the week   How to Make a Punching Bag out of Recycled Material   You could never plan enough fun activities for kids, especially while everyone’s home during the COVID-19 pandemic, so try this low-cost (or no-cost) project: create and install a punching bag! Watch the video to learn how to make a kids punching bag that’s both eco-friendly and affordable since you just need recycled materials.    Anyone can do it, and it’ll provide your kids with hours of fun and exercise.