Built a deck with my 7 year old

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May 71 min read

Spent the last month building our new deck and my son wanted to help every step. He's been handing me nails, we let him use the battery drill on scrap wood, he was so proud. We finished it up this past Saturday and now he thinks he's a construction worker. Best bonding experience we've had in a while. Definitely bruised my shins a few times but 10/10 would recommend.

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KKevin M.RegularMay 9

This is the stuff that matters. My 7 year old was the same way when we redid the backyard. He still talks about the day he 'helped build the patio.' Hands you stuff and you're basically a team.

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MMason K.New DadMay 8

Those moments are gold. Even if he was just handing you nails, he was learning and spending time with his dad. That's the win right there.

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AAlexRegularMay 8

Man that's beautiful. The memories from those projects stick with them forever. Your son's gonna remember that every single time he plays on that deck.

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