The deck is falling apart and I've been putting it off for like 3 years. Thinking about pulling it up and rebuilding it this summer when I have more time. It's a decent size, maybe 12x14 feet. Is it a realistic DIY project or am I crazy? How long did it take you guys?
Taking my two kids on a moderate 3 mile hike this Saturday. Looking for snack ideas that are easy to pack and won't melt. Trail mix gets old fast. Are those granola bars still a thing or am I dating myself? Also how often should we stop for breaks? Don't want the kids to bonk out halfway.
I work in construction management and sometimes I'm on site 10-12 hours a day. My oldest is starting to notice I miss his games and activities. I try to explain that daddy has to work hard to pay for the house and his school but I don't think he really gets it. Last week he asked if he was doing som...
So my ex brought her new boyfriend to my daughter's soccer game last weekend and he sat with her family the whole time. My daughter was confused why he was there. I didn't say anything in front of the kids but it bothered me more than I want to admit. We've been divorced for 3 years and I'm over it ...
Woke up at 5am Saturday to get the brisket on the smoker. Had it going all day, wrapped it in foil around hour 8, and it came out perfect at 7pm. Took a lot of patience but my wife said it was the best thing I've cooked in years. Leftovers are gone and my kids are already asking when I'm doing it ag...
I'm back in the office 4 days a week after working remote for 2 years. My 8yo keeps asking why I'm gone during the day and my wife is stressed trying to handle pickup and homework on her own. I make decent money but I'm not sure it's worth it anymore. Other parents at work seem fine with it but I'm ...
Stay at home with the kids while wife works and I'm more isolated than I've ever been. Spend all day with little kids and then she comes home stressed from work so we don't really connect. Don't have other dad friends nearby to talk to. Not depressed exactly but definitely lonely and nobody warns yo...
Finally got around to taking my 6yo out to the pond. He was so excited he could barely sit still in the truck. We didn't catch much but we saw a turtle and ate sandwiches by the water. He fell asleep on the drive home with his fishing rod across his lap. I got a picture of it. He's already asking wh...
Had three shelving units installed, labeled everything with that label maker my wife got me, and separated out hand tools from power tools. Got a pegboard up and hung all my most used stuff. My kids actually want to come in there now and help me on projects. It's become like our little workshop spac...
A gas passer. My daughter rolled her eyes so hard I thought they'd get stuck. Worth it.
Used to stay up until 2-3am playing competitive FPS games, sleeping until noon on weekends. Now I'm up at 5am with my 2 year old whether I like it or not. Miss the freedom honestly, miss being able to just zone out for 6 hours straight. But I wouldn't trade it. My kid thinks I'm the coolest person a...
Won't get into all the details but I was a mess. Drinking every night, missing days with my son, lying to everyone. Hit rock bottom hard. Been sober since my son was 3, he's 7 now. The memories I have of those first years are basically gone and that haunts me. But the last 4 years? Those are mine. I...
My 7yo will NOT stop watching Bluey. Like I get it, it's actually decent and the parents are cool but I've seen the backyard episode like 50 times. My wife thinks it's great because it's educational or whatever but I'm losing my mind. Please tell me this phase ends soon.
My brother and I are taking our families camping at a state park for a long weekend. That's 4 kids total ranging from 5-11 years old. Two tents, one cooler, lot of hope. Anyone done something like this? What did we forget to plan for? Honestly half excited half terrified lol.
Wife wants a vegetable garden. I'm building 3 raised beds from scratch. Never done this before but figured it can't be that hard, just wood and soil right? Watched a couple YouTube videos. Anyone have tips for a first timer? Should I treat the wood or just use it?