Article by Lisa Kaplan Gordon HouseLogic.com
Father’s Day is Sunday. And you’re wondering how to thank the guy who taught you to wield a putty knife, and to shut the door and quit heating/cooling the outside — for crying out loud!
You could buy him something. But how many World’s Greatest Dad mugs and barbecue mitts does a guy need?
Instead, spend a little time. Do some chore that Dad would otherwise do. Finish a project he hasn’t had time to complete.
You’ll save money — now that will make Dad happy — and show your father how much you care. Here are some ideas:
Hose off and hang up the hammock that’s still sitting in the basement. Scrub stubborn stains with a vinegar spritz.
Dig up that weed tree that’s popped up between the hydrangeas.