Any suggestions....?

[serena1234]

My husband's a retired carpenter. It's been just one month since retirement and he's complaining about boredom. What can I do to make him feel useful?

[beejay1124]

he may well have ideas of his own.but how about him making eg bird nest boxes,bird tables or similar which wouldnt need a large workshop--he could make a few samples and take them around retailers(pet shops,garden centres....)and come to an arrangement with the shops

[sara3]

maybe he could look after the grandparents?

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Family/Family-L ife/Question660173.html

[Lil O'lady]

Send him outside to build a bespoke shed that he can then have as a den. Then he's using his hands and his mind.

[Maryjo12]

Get him to help you around the house or do some gardening. Encourage him to learn computers, since that�s like the best way to keep someone occupied. You can probably get BigScreenLive.com software, which will help him learn faster. Many people usually find a lot to do with computers once they learn it. Try it.

[RavenD]

Buy him a PC.

[ilsonchick]

Ebay! Sell and make some money from your home! its good fun i used to do it

[monkeyeyes]

Are there any 'Boys Clubs' in your area ?
Despite the horror stories about the 'yoof' of today, the vast majority of them are decent youngsters who may be really interested to learn some of the valuable skills which your husband can pass on.
There is a dearth of traditional skills and carpentry is certainly one of those.
He may just inspire someone to take up where he as left off.