Jigsaw Puzzle Glare turns a relaxing evening into a headache. If you find yourself bobbing your head just to see the difference between a dark blue piece and a black one, your lighting is wrong. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we fix your setup so you can stop squinting and start solving.

• Master the simple "side wash" angle to banish the shine instantly.
• Discover why your "warm" light bulbs are lying to you about colors.
• Budget friendly hacks to diffuse light without buying expensive gear.
• The specific type of lamp that changes everything for evening puzzlers.

Why Listen: You are not tired of the puzzle. You are just tired of the glare. Listen in to save your eyes and extend your puzzle sessions by hours.

New Year’s resolutions don't have to be solitary struggles at the gym or boring budget spreadsheets. They can be collaborative, exciting, and fun for the whole house. In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we introduce a new kind of goal: The Jigsaw Piece Count Resolution.

Instead of counting calories, we are counting cardboard connections to bring everyone together. Perfect for Families, individuals and Puzzle Enthusiasts.

• How to set a realistic "Jigsaw Puzzle Piece Count" goal for 2026 (whether it is 5,000 or 20,000 pieces) that motivates rather than overwhelms.
• Creative ways to include every member of your family and friends.
• Why this specific resolution is the ultimate hack for getting kids and teenagers off their screens and engaging in conversations.
• Strategies for picking a mix of puzzles that allows every family member - from toddlers to grandparents - to contribute to the total.

Why Listen: If you are looking for a fun bonding activity that lasts all year long and turns your dining table into a hub of connection, this episode will give you the blueprint to make 2026 your most connected year yet.

It is holiday puzzling season, and everything feels perfect. Well, until someone needs the table. Be it a kitchen table, a living room table or a dining room table, it might currently be YOUR puzzle table. If you have ever guarded your jigsaw puzzle like a territorial housecat, this episode is for you.

In this fun and relatable Puzzle Chat episode, we dive into the annual battle between puzzlers and shared household spaces. It's especially true as the dining room table, the most contested surface of all, seems to be needed for holiday events. Nobody should be setting a ham on top of a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle!

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The moment a peaceful puzzle session turns into a Table Turf War
• Why the dining table becomes prime puzzling real estate
• Smart strategies for making any puzzle instantly portable
• How a mobile puzzle setup actually brings families together
• Ways to protect your puzzle from wind, pets, snacks, and holiday chaos

Why listen?
Because every puzzler has fought this war. And you deserve to enjoy your puzzle and host dinner without stress. Learn simple ways to claim your space, save your sanity, and keep your puzzle safe no matter where you build.