Ryan M.

Commented on DIY deck repair before spring - worth it?

DIY deck work is definitely doable if you're handy. Just budget way more time than you think - I learned that the hard way with a lot of projects arou...

Commented on Anyone else building raised garden beds with kids?

Three beds is ambitious for a first timer but I respect it. Once those tomatoes start coming in, you'll have the best excuse to fire up the grill for ...

Commented on Raising young men who respect women

Your dad sounds like he nailed it. I'm trying to teach my boys the same thing - respect starts with actually listening instead of waiting for your tur...

Commented on Fantasy football is ruining my marriage

This is real. Tell her fantasy football is your thing the way Christmas lights are mine, and pick a deal where you have set times and it doesn't bleed...

Commented on Anyone else get into woodworking lately

That's cool man. I've been wanting to get into something like that but between work and the boys' soccer season I can barely think straight. How much ...

Commented on Anxiety getting worse, don't know how to manage it anymore

Real talk, you need to talk to someone about this before it gets worse. I know it's hard to add another thing, but your mental health directly affects...

Commented on Fixing up the garage into a workshop

Nice move getting that garage sorted. I've been meaning to do the same thing but between the grill and the kids' sports gear it's chaos. A proper work...

Commented on My son hit his first baseball today

That's the good stuff right there. I coach my boys' soccer team and I'm telling you, those moments when they overcome the nerves and just go for it? T...

Commented on When Did We Stop Teaching Boys Respect for Women?

That stuff at the gym would drive me crazy too. I make it a point to call that out when my kids are around, show them what respectful actually looks l...

Commented on Teaching my boys about keeping your word

Man, I respect that. It's easy to keep promises when conditions are perfect. The character part is doing it when you don't feel like it, and your kids...