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Desk DIY: Recycle old door into new desk

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 24, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 8, 2016
finished desk made from a wood door

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 →

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Posted in DIY Furniture, Handy Father, Handy Father Stories | Tagged antique door, build, desk, DIY, old door | 13 Replies

Hobo Dinner Recipes

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 19, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
hobo dinner recipes for groups, feed 8-10 people

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 →

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Framing a garage window in existing wall

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 18, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
Newly framed garage window completed.

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 →

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Posted in Handy Father, Handy Father Stories, Windows / Doors | Tagged garage, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, window, window framing | 3 Replies

Replace a sway bar: Handy Father Style

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 10, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
Replace a broken sway bar

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 →

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The best way to fry fish

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 7, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
Use Andy's Fish Seasoning. It is the best way to fry fish

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 →

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Posted in Cooking, Handy Father, Handy Father Stories | Tagged best way to fry fish, fry fish | 2 Replies

How to replace broken toilet handle

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 5, 2013 by Handy FatherJuly 15, 2013
How to replace broken toilet handle

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 →

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How to make a simple tent with a tarp

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 5, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
Make your own tent with a tarp and scrap wood.

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 →

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Posted in Forts & Tree Houses, Handy Father, Handy Father Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged how to, how to make a simple tent, tarp | Leave a reply

DIY Garden Boxes with plans for handy fathers

Handy Father, LLC Posted on June 2, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
diy garden boxes

DIY Garden Boxes: A few years ago I built a garden box that was a six foot square.  We had a small yard, and I wanted a small garden to match.  This six foot square garden was made from treated 1×6’s.  It met our needs. The only problem was that we found it was difficult to weed the middle without … Continue reading →

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Posted in Handy Father, Handy Father Stories, Lawn & Garden | Tagged DIY, garden, garden boxes | 1 Reply

The Train Game

Handy Father, LLC Posted on May 29, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
Play the train game with your kids

The train game is a way for handy fathers to occupy the minds of children while waiting on a train to pass.  The train game is simple. When stopped by a train, everyone in the vehicle tries to guess what color the last train car will be. The more common colors like black, white and gray are usually guessed by … Continue reading →

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Father Daughter Date Night

Handy Father, LLC Posted on May 24, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
Father daughter date night is a great activity to do with your child.

Father daughter date night, is a tradition this handy father follows.  I have three kids, and try to make it a point every month to take at least one night, and make it special for one child. When it is father daughter night out, I take my daughter to a sit-down restaurant.  I open the doors for her, and make … Continue reading →

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