One of the easiest improvements that can make a drastic difference in a room is flooring. Replace an old carpet floor with easy-to-install laminate flooring. DIY laminate flooring projects can be completed in a weekend. Laminate flooring comes in all price ranges and qualities. I’ve seen laminate for as little as $.75 per foot. Laminate flooring is easy for the … Continue reading →
A handy father’s creative way to force child confessions was told to me by the author of Selling Songs. He told a story from his childhood. “Growing up my brother and I had B.B. guns and would shoot them all the time.” One day the boy’s father came to them, angry and annoyed that a few of the panes of … Continue reading →
We brought our kids to see the second installment from the Monsters Inc. movie series, Monsters University. The movie chronicles the life and childhood of Mike Wazowski, a small, green and bulbous one-eyed monster. His life goal was discovered during a field trip to the monster power plant. Mike gains access to a child’s bedroom where a “scarer” monster is … Continue reading →
Recycle old door into new desk This handy father has been tasked with how to recycle an old door into a new desk. My wife has for some time been looking for a door that was “just the right size” for a desk in our dining room. The current desk is from my childhood, and neither matches the decor, nor … Continue reading →
A “hobo dinner” is traditionally cooked over a campfire. It consists of meat and vegetables cooked together in a pouch. There are a couple different variations of hobo dinner recipes that my family enjoys. Try these hobo dinner recipes below: Traditional Hobo Dinner Recipes Start with slices of potato on a square of aluminum foil. Add a hamburger patty, with … Continue reading →
Recently, I framed a door in the side of my garage. The convenience factor in entering was great! Immediately I knew a window would not be far behind. Framing a garage window became a high priority as I spend a significant amount of time in the garage. This while the kids are playing in the yard. While they are plenty … Continue reading →
Time to replace a Sway Bar: For the past few months, my wife has noticed a clunking noise in the front driver’s side of our 2002 Ford Explorer. It is a sound that didn’t happen all the time. This past week I finally got around to looking for any sign of where the sound may be coming from. As pictured … Continue reading →
This post is a matter of personal opinion, and also fact because I’m dad. The best way to fry fish comes from my father. I’ll share this recipe with you. Give it a shot. If you don’t like it, then provide your best fish frying recipe. I’ll try it, and the kids will be the judge! Being from northern Indiana, … Continue reading →
Nothing is worse than a toilet that won’t flush. One culprit could be a broken toilet handle. How to replace broken toilet handle? Simple! Firstly, when you toilet won’t flush, for whatever reason, take the top off the tank. While looking into the open toilet tank, try flushing it again. If the inner workings of the toilet are in tact, … Continue reading →
Kids sure do love tents. A really simple way how to make a simple tent with a tarp is with a few pieces of scrap wood, string, nails and a tarp. Makeshift tents work great outside in sunny or rainy weather. Kids will play in the tent for hours if it’s built to last at least the day. One way … Continue reading →
