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How to tie a tie.

How to shave your face.

How to change a tire. The small spare tire should really go on the back. Please be safe.

How to check the air pressure in your tires. Where to find what the air pressure should be. What the numbers on your tire mean.

How to iron a dress shirt.

How to check your car's oil. I recommend getting your oil changed (at least) every 5,000 miles.

How to use a stud finder. What size is a 2 by 4 anyway?

How to put up a shelf. (Formerly How to hang a shelf but some people misread it) The angle of the picture makes my right arm look HUGE (sorry not sorry)! :0) My arms are proportional in case your wondering. :0) Some basic tools you will need.; Stud Finder, Tape Measure, Hammer, Level, Screwdriver or Drill, Pencil. Supplies; Shelf, Brackets, 1 1/2" screws, Sheet rock anchors, 1/2" screws.

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How to unclog a sink. I did not wear gloves because I didn't use any chemicals. If you tried to use Liquid Plumber or Draino first, please wear gloves. If this does not fix the clog, it would be best to hire a plumber who will snake your pipes as the clog is beyond the P trap.

How to unclog a bathtub drain. The tool in my video is called a "Tub Drain Wrench" (imagine that). :0) It costs around $10 or $11. The Plastic "Zip tie" is called a "Hair Snake" and costs @$3. Credit goes to Mark Baker for reminding me to tell you "Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty". It's a good way to remember things are threaded so when you turn left you are loosening, when you turn right you are tightening. He also mentioned the "zip tie" for removing hair from clogs. Reviyee pointed out that I am calling it a nut in the video, which is misleading (thanks for pointing that out). It looks like a nut from the top, but is actually a bolt with a hole in it (so it is larger than a nut). The pipe right below the drain should have a bend in it, so if you do accidentally drop something in the hole you should be able to fish it out. :0)

This is how you fix most toilets that won't stop running. It is more than likely that the flapper isn't sealing properly. It gets a little more complicated (and the video would be a lot longer) if it is the float valve, so you should start by swapping out the flapper.

I just wanted to send out a quick thank you video to everyone.

The internet can't understand what you all just did! Apparently it doesn't have an algorithm for kindness. :0) I am proud of all of you!

Introducing Tool Tuesday! Today I cover 4 basic "pliers".

Hey Kids! Thanks for getting us to 2M, you truly are amazing! We need each other, especially with everything going on in the world. I love the community of kindness and encouragement you all have built, it inspires me! We are working to partner with a couple of international organizations to give back! I am proud of you! Blessings! "Dad"

How to jump start a car.

I will be giving away the book I read in this video along with a personal note from me.

Tool Tuesday - Nuts, Bolts & Wrenches I show a lag screw, but most people will refer to this as a lag bolt. Galvanized finish - meant for outside SAE - American wrenches sized in fractions Metric - wrenches based on millimetres.

How to swap out a car battery. Sorry for the missing dad joke, I have been buried with media requests, and pushed this video out with going back over it. :/ DAD JOKE - Why didn't the dead battery cost anything? Because it was free of charge. :0) A battery should last 4 to 6 years, maybe less in extreme climates. You will be charged a "core" fee ($15?) if you don't bring the dead battery in when you buy the new battery. After you swap out the battery, you can bring the dead battery back where you bought it to get the core charge back.

Father's Day Partnership with Lowe's Submit what your dad has built using; @dadhowdoi @loweshomeimprovement #dadbuiltthis I will personally be surprising 10 dads with $5,000 gift cards to keep DIYing! Lowe's and its other partners will be surprising hundreds of other dads too! Looking forward to seeing what your dad has built! Happy Father's Day from Lowe's and "Dad, how do I?"!

Tool Tuesday - Socket wrench - also known as a ratchet set The Kobalt wrench set in the video is under $50. Remember to put the sockets away when you're done or that 10mm will not be there when you need it. :0) SAE - American sockets sized in fractions Metric - sockets based on millimetres.

This Father’s Day, I’m partnering with Lowe’s to celebrate all the amazing dads out there who have shown their families just how creative they can be when it comes to DIY projects. And as a little inspiration for your next DIY project, today I’m showing you how to build a simple bench with just a few materials! This week, share your dads’ best creations with us on social using #DadBuiltThis and tag @DadHowDoI and @LowesHomeImprovement. We’ll be surprising some of these amazing dads with Lowe’s gift cards to help fuel their DIY creativity and keep them building! On behalf of myself and Lowe’s, Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! We can’t wait to see what you’ve built. #LowesPartner

Thank you for the well wishes! I know from personal experience that Father's Day can be a tough time for people that haven't had great dads. I obviously can't possibly cover all of the different scenarios out there, and I know people have been through a lot of very sad and seriously awful situations with their dads, and my heart breaks for you. If you have a good dad; please appreciate him, don't take him for granted. If your dad has passed; please take time to remember him (I am sure you will), If you never had a dad; please forgive him, and determine to do better when you get the opportunity. If you are a dad; Please remember how you felt when your child was born, and if you have gotten off track, please get back on track. If you are an absent dad; please reengage – we need you! Thank you for your prayers, and I am praying for all of you, Looking forward to what we can accomplish together. Keep Moving Forward! Proverbs 3:5,6 God Bless you! Love, Rob (dad)

Cordless Drill This video is a little longer because I show a lot of the attachments you can get for the drill. If you just want the basics, you probably only need to watch the first 6 or 7 minutes. The DeWalt drill is $99.00, it was double that a couple years ago.

Hey Kids! I absolutely love your support for me as well as each other! I appreciate your kind comments, but please don’t look to me as the standard, I want you to aim higher! If you idolize someone, they are bound to let you down because none of us are perfect. Be the best YOU that you can be! My kids are great adults, but they aren’t perfect, and I don’t want them to have to try to live up to an unrealistic standard. I started this channel to help people, and I plan to continue that. The quarantine has been brutal, but this channel probably wouldn't exist if it didn't happen. I am still working full time, at a career that it took me 30 years to build. The company I work for has been extremely understanding and accommodating, but I owe it to them to get back to work. I hope that is a good example for you! I am going to have to scale back on my videos to 3 a month. Thanks for understanding! I love you, Rob IF by Rudyard Kipling 1910 If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart

Story Time - Oh, the Places You'll Go! "Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect send-off for grads—from nursery school, high school, college, and beyond!" Here is a link to buy the book; https://amzn.to/38C7ZfM Dad, How Do I is not affiliated with the author Dr. Suess or Random House Books.

How to start a campfire, roast marshmallows & make s'mores. Kindling - scraps of wood, you can chop some pieces off of your log if needed with a hatchet. Newspaper - something light (cardboard works if you have to, but Dry wood - start with dry wood, once the fire is hot, you can add wood that is a little wetter. Air circulation is crucial - don't smother it. S'more (give me some more, yes please) Graham crackers, marshmallows, milk chocolate. Be sure to put out the fire completely when you are done. Even if it looks out, embers can still be burning underneath.

How to grill. For safety reasons, please move your grill away from the house further than I have it. I cover a lot of the basics in this video, so it is a little long. How to attach a propane tank How to start a propane grill. How to start a charcoal grill. Here is a link to the Charcoal starter - https://amzn.to/3hyJbbJ I refer to the Montreal Steak Seasoning as "Sauce" a couple of times...oops.:0)

SimpliSafe is award -winning home security that keeps your home safe around the clock. It's really reliable, easy to use, and there are no contracts. As opportunities come my way, I will only recommend products that I would recommend to my own kids. SimpliSafe looks like a good option for security that you can install yourself.

I received my YT awards. I wanted to say thank you kids! I continue to have opportunities come my way thanks to all of you!

Tool Tuesday - Circuit Breaker Detective If you are replacing a light, an outlet, a light switch or anything else electrical, you will need to turn the power off at the breaker Panel. If you don't know which circuit something is on, this is a very useful tool. If you don't feel comfortable touching the electrical panel, there is no shame in that. :0)

PLEASE NOTE: I only used that scissor jack to get a better shot with the camera. Use ramps or jack stands if you are going to be under any vehicle. NEVER EVER get under a vehicle supported by just a scissor jack! I want you all to live long and prosperous lives! Love, Rob How to change your oil. After driving the vehicle for 10 minutes to warm it up, come back and check the oil filter as well as the oil level. You may need to tighten the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. Supplies; Oil Filter, Oil Filter wrench, Oil, Oil drain pan, Funnel

Dad Chat - Attitude. Clarify a few things. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Upcoming videos; Starlight Foundation Army Band Tell me where you're from. :0) Attitude - Charles Swindoll

Tool Tuesday - Ratchet Strap Introducing "Uncle" Rick

We had an Instagram live Q&A today with my daughter Kristine. I had some technical issues, but we got through it. :0) We were going to cut it, but thought you might enjoy the uncut version. You can always fast forward if it's painful. :0) Blessings! Rob & Kristine

How to change a shower head. You will need a wrench and some teflon tape.

Dad Chat - Integrity Dadquote; "We need more than a few good men & women, we need a WORLD of good men and women that are willing to do the right thing; even when it’s hard, even when it costs you something, and yes, even when no one is looking. I love you, I'm proud of you, and God Bless You!"

Tool Tuesday - Tape Measure How to use it, and why you need one in your tool kit. The Curve The Lock The Black Numbers The Red Numbers The Red Numbers every 16" for stud spacing. The Nail Grab The Top Hook The Scribing Tool The reason for the wiggly end. Tape housing measurement The Black Diamond

How to keep gasoline fresh with Sta-Bil My brother Rick loves this product, so it seemed natural to have him tell you about it.

I thought it would be fun to put together a few of my "Dad Jokes" in 1 compilation. Let me know what you think, as I may do this once a month.

Story Time - The Whatifs Written by: Emily Kilgore Illustrated by: Zoe Persico Published by: Little Bee Books Used By Permission This is only a children's book, but mental health is a serious subject. If you are struggling with anxiety or any other mental health issue, please reach out to a mental health expert. If you need immediate help, please call the suicide prevention line at 800-273-8255 I care about you! God Bless, Rob

How to unclog a toilet.

We will be going live on YT on Friday, October 30th at 6:00 pm PST We will be dressing up and carving pumpkins. Bonus video; My daughter Kristine shows you how to put in a ponytail. Hope to see you next week! :0) Blessings, Rob & Kristine

Tool Tuesday - Post Hole Digger **** Always check with your city before digging! ***** If you're planning to build a fence, you start with the posts. To set the posts, you will first need to dig the holes with a post hole digger. A pry bar of some sort is also helpful for breaking up the soil, and getting through rocks.

YouTube Live - Tonight at 6PM PST Just wanted to send a reminder that we are dressing up, and carving pumpkins tonight. Guess (who or what) you think I am dressing up as in the comments. :0) If you want to join us, you'll need; Pumpkin Pumpkin Carving Kit A Bowl A Marker (permanent or erasable) Newspaper PLEASE BE CAREFUL with the sharp objects, don't want any of my kids getting hurt!

Let's carve pumpkins together!

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds I was Bob Ross for Halloween, and I am still in costume. Wash and separate the seeds from the pumpkin goop. :0) Simmer in butter for 5 minutes. Add salt or seasoning (optional). Bake in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 15 minutes. I like them well done, so I cook them for 25 minutes.

How to Tune a Guitar w/Drew Shirley from Switchfoot.

How to get a Real Christmas Tree Sponsored by The Christmas Tree Promotion Board Please visit - www.itschristmaskeepitreal.com to see where to get your own real Christmas tree. Remember, Trees are a seasonal crop, so just like other farms that grow carrots or potatoes, these farmers grow these trees to be harvested every fall. If you buy your real tree at a lot, be sure to cut off ½” from the bottom as the sap seals the bottom of the tree. Keep an eye on the water, and yes all you need is regular water. Keep away from sources of heat. When the season is over, please recycle the tree. Thanks for watching and we hope you have a Merry Christmas!

New website launch! https://www.dadhowdoiofficial.com/ *This is a soft merch launch, with a very limited number of each item available. The t-shirts and the apron are all screen-printed by me!* • Giveaway now closed! • To celebrate the launch, I'm giving away a one-of-a-kind canvas bag with leather handles hand-sewn by Mom and screen-printed by me! Head to my Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/dadhowdoi/ ) to find out how to enter!

How to Make a Pumpkin Pie Homemade crust; 4 cups of flour 1 Tsp Salt 1 1/3 cups of butter flavored shortening Moisten with water Pie filling; 1/2 of a cooked sugar pumpkin 1 - 29 ounce can of pumpkin 2 - 12 ounce cans of evaporated milk 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 Tsp salt 3 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tsp Ginger 1 Tsp Cloves Mix dry ingredients Beat eggs Stir in Pumpkin Stir in dry ingredients Stir in evaporated milk 425 Fahrenheit for 15 minutes 350 Fahrenheit for 45 - 55 minutes Top with whipped cream!

How to put up Christmas lights | Dad, how do I? I use LED Icicle lights because they look beautiful, and are easy to put up and take down. Here is an affiliate link to the clips I recommend; https://amzn.to/2KTbnuG PLEASE BE CAREFUL on the ladder. PLEASE BE CAREFUL on your roof.

How to Make Coffee For details on the coffee giveaway go to my Instagram @dadhowdoi John with Caffe' Darte' shows you how to make; Drip coffee K-cup coffee French Press coffee For more about them, please visit; www.caffedarte.com

How to Wrap a Present. How to add ribbon. How to wrap an odd shape. We donated the presents wrapped in this video to You Belong Community: https://you-belong.org If you would like to support this great organization, you can do so here: http://you-belong.org/donate

'Twas the Dad Before Christmas: Join me in... ???? Icing Christmas Cookies while answering your questions ???? A reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" featuring YOUR artwork!