There’s a point where every dad realises that owning a house, flat, or even just furniture comes with an unspoken contract: things will loosen, fall off, wobble, or break at the worst possible moment. Having a basic tool box isn’t about being handy or loving DIY. It’s about being able to deal with everyday problems …
Buying a drill is one of those classic dad moments. You don’t own one, something needs fixing, and suddenly you’re standing in a shop or scrolling online wondering why there are so many options for what is, in theory, a spinning stick. The truth is that most DIY dads don’t need anything close to what …
There’s a moment most dads have, usually after you’ve laid down the law and your kid’s gone quiet, where you think: was that good parenting… or have I just steamrolled them? It’s a horrible question because it doesn’t arrive politely. It turns up when you’re already tired, already stressed, and already trying to hold the …
If you’ve ever stood in the timber aisle at Wickes with a trolley full of wood and a boot that definitely isn’t long enough, you’ll understand why this topic still comes up so often. For years, getting timber cut down in store felt like part of the deal. These days, it’s a lot less straightforward. …
There’s a weird gap between “I’m happy again” and “My kids are ready to see that.” If you’re separated and dating someone seriously, the idea of introducing a new partner to your children can feel like a huge milestone… and a potential hand grenade. You’re not overthinking it. For kids, a new adult in their …
Apparently, “six seven” is a thing now. Or should that be “six sevuuuhn”. I know this because my six-year-old keeps saying it — loudly, proudly, and at completely random moments. In the car, in the bath, halfway through his cereal. I asked him what it means, and he just shrugged. Which is fair enough, because …
Becoming a dad changes you in ways you can’t prepare for. You know life is about to get busier and messier, and you expect the sleepless nights. But one thing most dads aren’t warned about is how different the early weeks and months can look when your partner develops postnatal depression. It doesn’t always appear …
The hectic lifestyle of the modern world has seen busy families desire to have a home that appears beautiful yet does not require excessive time, money, and effort. The vast renovation projects can be overwhelming between the work, school, activities of the kids, and day-to-day chores. Peel and stick wallpaper is the answer to this. …
If you’ve ever wrestled a radiator off the wall and thought, this has to be worth something, you’re not wrong. Old radiators can have a scrap value in the UK, but the amount you’ll get depends heavily on what the radiator is made from, how your local yard grades it, and what metal prices are …
Some days, being a dad feels like trying to assemble flat-pack furniture with half the screws missing and a toddler eating the instructions. That’s probably why I’ve fallen so heavily into dad podcasts over the last couple of years. There’s something comforting about sticking my headphones in and hearing other parents admit that they’re just …