Courtesy of Chuck Farrauto

THE COMFIEST PLACE IN THE HOUSE

Autumn has a way of making the bed feel like the comfiest piece of furniture in the house. When the temperature drops add a few thoughtful layers to make your bedroom warmer, softer and more inviting. The trick is to build comfort in stages so you can add or remove a layer as your sleep and temperature changes. Building a cozy bed is all about stacking textures and weights. Use a lightweight quilt or coverlet for warmth rather than a heavy duvet, then finish with a throw blanket at the foot of the bed for texture, colour and a little extra warmth when you are reading or watching television. Most importantly, there is no single ‘proper’ bed. If five layers make you feel like the princess and the pea, use two. If you love a fluffy duvet and three blankets, go for it. A comfortable bedroom should make it easier to relax at the end of the day. The best-looking bed is the one that helps you sleep comfortably. SHIKAKU PUZZLE

THE RULES Divide the Grid: Cut the grid into rectangular or square pieces. One Number per Box: Each region must contain exactly one number. Match the Area: The number tells you the exact number of squares (cells) inside that rectangle. Cover Everything : Every single cell on the board must belong to a rectangle—no overlapping and no empty gaps .

TIPS and HINTS Look at prime numbers: Prime numbers (like 3, 5, 7, 11) can only form a straight line of that length (e.g., a 1×5 or 5×1 block) . Start in corners and edges: Numbers trapped in corners or restricted by board boundaries have very few directions they can expand, making their shapes easier to find. Target large numbers: Big numbers take up a lot of space and are heavily restricted by neighboring clues, which helps limit their possible dimensions right away.

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