How to Fix a Running Toilet

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  • How to Fix a Running Toilet
    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.
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  • @dannyblue2178
    @dannyblue2178 Před 4 lety +2991

    It’s 3 AM and I’m learning how to fix a broken toilet... and I don’t have a broken toilet.

  • @davidortiz3015
    @davidortiz3015 Před 4 lety +5803

    This guy just adopted the whole internet

  • @HanhNguyen-vj1pb
    @HanhNguyen-vj1pb Před 4 lety +2210

    In the end when he said “Alright you got this.”

    • @ak9mx
      @ak9mx Před 4 lety +94

      That ending was so wholesome. It's like playing an old family video you found of your parents cheering you on for your first steps or your first bike ride.

    • @bethfoster803
      @bethfoster803 Před 3 lety +12

      I think this is wonderful

    • @angelkotilainen
      @angelkotilainen Před 3 lety +20

      I love him ♥ ♥ He makes me feel capable :)

    • @anakldiashvili1134
      @anakldiashvili1134 Před 2 lety

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  • @waffleiron7740
    @waffleiron7740 Před 4 lety +818

    My toilet’s fine and I watched the whole video. What is this sorcery.

  • @danielmartinez3794
    @danielmartinez3794 Před 4 lety +2568

    When you said “you got this” it made me cry because I never got the chance to hear it from my dad

  • @servantofChrist3
    @servantofChrist3 Před 4 lety +1908

    He looks like the type of guy who'd bring his child's entire class cupcakes on their birthday.

    • @Mukkod
      @Mukkod Před 4 lety +23

      and theres nothin fuckin wrong with that

    • @volknner1603
      @volknner1603 Před 4 lety +8

      Don't most people do that for their birthday in elementary school?

    • @rachellerockel
      @rachellerockel Před 4 lety +4

      My dad did that

    • @roj6895
      @roj6895 Před 4 lety +4

      Volknner nah i was one of the kids who never had cupcakes or cookies at school on their birthday

    • @bellaamor4618
      @bellaamor4618 Před 4 lety +1

      Doesn’t everyone lol be kinda rude not to

  • @callieharris3465
    @callieharris3465 Před 4 lety +514

    I just cried watching a man fix a toilet. I lost my dad 5 years ago, and I am so happy that this man can provide this much needed caring advice to those who need it. Keep doing good work. We need more people like you in this world. ❤️

  • @christiangrosen1979
    @christiangrosen1979 Před 4 lety +23

    I actually think this channel is the reason CZcams was invented. I´m 35 and had a dad that taught me all these things. I even showed my dad this channel aged 63 and he was like: "Thats a cool dad".

  • @israelpnmjpena732
    @israelpnmjpena732 Před 4 lety +685

    So, this is how having a dad feels...

  • @untitledtwat1880
    @untitledtwat1880 Před 4 lety +834

    Hey Dad, now you gotta deal with all of your new children from r/teenagers

    • @anaaagdl
      @anaaagdl Před 4 lety +39

      I found out about him on a Facebook post.. I was already teary eyed.. then saw your comment.. that did it! 😭 lol

    • @colindowling7594
      @colindowling7594 Před 4 lety +6

      R/nextf*uckinglevel is here aswell 👑👑

    • @Alexo-nd4or
      @Alexo-nd4or Před 4 lety +2

      Turdboi420 and r/chadsriseup too👑

    • @OldManJenkins69
      @OldManJenkins69 Před 4 lety +3

      came here from /r/mademesmile 👑👑

    • @isaacgaleao
      @isaacgaleao Před 4 lety +4

      And a random shitposting brazilian page from twitter too
      Hey there siblings ^^

  • @durnehviir7044
    @durnehviir7044 Před 3 lety +31

    I do have a father but he's an abuser.
    This channel has helped me a lot because I live alone
    Thank you ❤

  • @Nicolein78
    @Nicolein78 Před 4 lety +2

    Wanted to come back and say this single gal went out and bought the items and came home and fixed BOTH running toilets. So proud of myself. Thank you so much.

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +1

      That is awesome Nicolein! 👌 👏 👏❤🙏

  • @amnabaloch1074
    @amnabaloch1074 Před 4 lety +1801

    He’s so pure and wholesome. We must protect him at all costs people.

  • @melodydelmindo9252
    @melodydelmindo9252 Před 4 lety +1156

    My dad died last year. He is usually our go to person when something in the house stopped working. I cried in the first 5 seconds of this video. I miss my dad. I hope everyone who reads this might want to pat their dad at the back or at least give them a nod, if they are overseas or far away, send them a Hi or a good night. It's hard when you miss someone but it's harder when you miss them and there is no way to see them any sooner.

    • @TheBestGizmo
      @TheBestGizmo Před 4 lety +32

      Annnnd I'm calling my pops now.

    • @mitt2742
      @mitt2742 Před 4 lety +19

      I'm sorry just know he loved you

    • @jennarae1826
      @jennarae1826 Před 4 lety +16

      I just seen this and messaged my dad with a random "I love you and am grateful for you." He said I'm not allowed to make him cry on first dates anymore 😬😬 whoops.
      Thanks for reminding me❤.

    • @Thugnificc
      @Thugnificc Před 4 lety +5

      Condolences homie

    • @sarahkrammes58
      @sarahkrammes58 Před 4 lety +10

      Lost my Dad in 2016. It's like you lost part of your whole soul. These make me so too. 💕 you're not alone.

  • @datguymiller
    @datguymiller Před 3 lety +305

    Can you just make a vid saying "im proud of you and I love you"

  • @Dina_Magdy_world
    @Dina_Magdy_world Před 4 lety +201

    Every one needs to send you cards for father's day

  • @ChiyokoMcNair
    @ChiyokoMcNair Před 4 lety +128

    “It was a dad joke opportunity, and if I had missed it, you would’ve wondered about me.“ 😂

  • @shawndurham297
    @shawndurham297 Před 4 lety +553

    Our “dad” has already hit 1 million. You’re a legend. God bless you!

  • @dottiebrehm3650
    @dottiebrehm3650 Před 4 lety +186

    I’ve had a replacement flapper sitting by a toilet to which I’ve had the water turned off for a ridiculously long time b/c I didn’t know how to do the swap. Rather than listen to the water keep filling, I just took it out of service. Happily it’s not the only toilet so another has been available ... but when I watched this video, my toilet was back in business in less than two minutes. Thanks - from a widow who has added yet another skill to the repertoire!

  • @MTG_Ronin
    @MTG_Ronin Před 3 lety +168

    Just found out about your channel. I grew up without a father. I am 40, a father, and don’t need your help.... but I’m here to say I love what you’re doing. I had to teach myself everything. Still learning. Cheers.

  • @wynncekeilryooko7030
    @wynncekeilryooko7030 Před 4 lety +196

    his father left when he was 12, now he has a CZcams channel called “Dad, how do I?” to help kids who’re growing up without dads. teaching them basic tasks that you’d usually ask your dad for help on. 🥺 GUYS THIS IS MAKING ME CRY

  • @mycameraroll698
    @mycameraroll698 Před 4 lety +1323

    My toilet isn’t even broken, this just looked interesting

    • @SugarRushan
      @SugarRushan Před 3 lety +2

      Mines neither

    • @ybbahsetteval
      @ybbahsetteval Před 3 lety +3

      Same. I just adore him

    • @shawnannul
      @shawnannul Před 3 lety +4

      This is my first video of his. I just wanted to see what his videos were like and now I'm off to watch the rest. We're going to be alright, guys

    • @angelkotilainen
      @angelkotilainen Před 3 lety

      Same lol but when they do go it's kinda stressful so good to know. I'm gonna order some parts now for spares just in case :)

    • @vonthedon91
      @vonthedon91 Před 3 lety

      At least you learned something new

  • @philipsheppard-yq7nq
    @philipsheppard-yq7nq Před rokem +32

    I have never lost my dad, but you are so so so so so so so kind to do this for people without dads and I love that. Keep up the good work!

  • @DanSh0wSt0pper
    @DanSh0wSt0pper Před 4 lety +66

    "You got this" 😭😭. That did get me right in the feels

  • @p-acote9535
    @p-acote9535 Před 4 lety +1864

    Hey ! I'm the guy who posted your story on Reddit ! It got 11k upvotes in 3h ! Sadly Reddit's algorithm stopped showing the post to people. Your daugther saw my post. I recommand you to go take a look in the comments of my post. All the positivity from the people its incredible. Thanks a lot for what you are doing. You are so awesome ! I did my part trying to get you known so you can help more people. You are amazing ! Keep it up. We need more people like you in the world

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +470

      Thanks for the help getting this out there! 👍 I could have used it myself when I was younger, just trying to pass on some of what I have learned. 🙏 The amount of love, support & kindness I have received is beyond what I can comprehend! 🤯
      Are you able to send me a link to the Reddit comments?

    • @p-acote9535
      @p-acote9535 Před 4 lety +60

      @@DadhowdoI Here's the link to my post ! www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/gkxnls/this_dad_is_awesome/?

    • @tanitagar3890
      @tanitagar3890 Před 4 lety +31

      I follow r/howto . That’s where I came here from: www.reddit.com/r/howto/comments/gl61z9/hope_this_is_a_howto_helpful_resource/?. You’re doing an awesome thing, thanks!

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +73

      Thanks Aitana! 🙏

    • @MasayaShida
      @MasayaShida Před 4 lety +24

      @@DadhowdoI hey I saw the post on reddit and I wanna help you with creating a website and logos and stuff. Please check your email.

  • @druscillax1657
    @druscillax1657 Před 4 lety +800

    The concept of this channel is so sweet 😭❤️ I’m pregnant with a boy who’s father decided to not be around, so this is very helpful for me and will be for my boy in the future. WE APPRECIATE YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @cessilv6289
      @cessilv6289 Před 4 lety +46

      Virtual hug for you, Momma!

    • @vicfern
      @vicfern Před 4 lety +34

      Your baby is gonna grow up with an amazing strong mom

    • @druscillax1657
      @druscillax1657 Před 4 lety +18

      Victoria Fernandez Got me tearing up 😭 Thank you, sweetness! ❤️❤️

    • @druscillax1657
      @druscillax1657 Před 4 lety +13

      ces silv thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @justjulie5386
      @justjulie5386 Před 4 lety +3

      Shit, girl. We all have a dad with this guy around.. 😂
      Bad joke. Much love to you

  • @xoxtwod8566
    @xoxtwod8566 Před 4 lety +28

    This dad is gonna be a dad of millions

  • @alexandriatucker3481
    @alexandriatucker3481 Před 4 lety +14

    Just teared up over this guy showing me how to fix my running toilet (tried to catch it, was too fast.) My parents divorced when I was 3, and again at 5. Thanks for going through these little things they mean a lot. Thank you 💕💕

  • @teclinsoro4523
    @teclinsoro4523 Před 4 lety +235

    i’m crying over a man fixing a running toilet hahaha trauma really does mess you up

    • @isaacgaleao
      @isaacgaleao Před 4 lety +8

      I feel sorry for you
      Hope your trauma gets better with the time

  • @moncutz68
    @moncutz68 Před 4 lety +11589

    I learned about this channel from Reddit. Such wholesome, you're doing an awesome job dad

  • @Redrockboyz_1215
    @Redrockboyz_1215 Před 4 lety +11

    I’m now a single mom to 2 little boys (5 & 8). I have this exact issue and I’m excited to be able to teach them this. Thank you for doing this.

  • @hereforthelaughs992
    @hereforthelaughs992 Před 3 lety +1

    I had this problem in 2 of my apartments, my landlord did not care, I had a technician over 3 times. Spent so much money and time, you are the best. Thank you.

  • @ShaniaRose
    @ShaniaRose Před 4 lety +268

    My father hasn’t had anything to do with me basically my whole life. This channel is so helpful and I’m gonna call you my internet dad (if that’s okay with you) 🥺

    • @waterheaterservices
      @waterheaterservices Před 4 lety +8

      Oh dear. Sorry to hear that. Men lose a most precious thing in all of life when they do that. At 60 I adopted a 15 year old girl who needed a dad as much as I needed a daughter. I thank God for her. Wishing you blessings.

    • @miaomiao07
      @miaomiao07 Před 4 lety

      Same. Hence we have to learn and walk the path on our own. I'm grateful for friends and loved ones around me.

  • @kylielove5904
    @kylielove5904 Před 4 lety +34

    I doubt you’ll see this, but I feel as though it needs to be said: Thank you. Thank you from a 19 year old girl who grew up never knowing her dad, the one who’s still embarrassed because she doesn’t know how to ride a bike or check the oil in her car. My moms tried to teach me everything, but there’s only so much she can do. I grew up never having a clue what asking your dad little questions felt like, so I thank you for giving me a glimpse into the “normal,” it really does mean the world.

  • @ajvargas9528
    @ajvargas9528 Před 3 lety +1

    I randomly watched this video around a year ago while checking out his channel, and now here I am with a running toilet in need of a guide. Thanks Dad!

  • @decemberhendrickson3041
    @decemberhendrickson3041 Před 3 lety +24

    I grew up without my parents, my kids don't have their Dad. This channel is heartwarming. It's amazing how you need your parents your whole life. I'm 40 and I still miss them as much as I did when I was a kid.

  • @yana212
    @yana212 Před 4 lety +94

    We have to get him something for father's day !

    • @tokinsiders1150
      @tokinsiders1150 Před 4 lety +8

      yess, definitely have to send something in his p.o. box

  • @austinchaseee
    @austinchaseee Před 4 lety +401

    Didn’t have a dad growing up this is SUCH a good idea, so many moments of learning missed growing up and something like this is so positive and just...good... thank you

    • @fawvertyler
      @fawvertyler Před 4 lety +1

      Same

    • @jeanamariemallay2728
      @jeanamariemallay2728 Před 4 lety +2

      I feel this so much. My dad wasn't the best parent or person so my mom got me out of there when I was only a baby. This is such a wholesome CZcams page

    • @austinchaseee
      @austinchaseee Před 4 lety +2

      Jeana Marie Mallay that’s what happened to me and that’s why I believe something like this is so important... for the people who get misunderstood when they simply just didn’t have the guidance...

    • @Azepam
      @Azepam Před 4 lety

      @@austinchaseee were all in this together..

  • @29riverad
    @29riverad Před 4 lety +33

    I learned about your channel from a link in Maria Shriver's "Sunday Paper." You were listed as her, "Yippee Moment of the Week." This is such a great channel...not just for those who need father figures, but for widows who were used to having their husbands as the go to fix-it guy. "Honey....How do I....?" What you're doing is amazing. With everything going on in the world right now, it's inspiring to see people like you bringing light into people's lives. You are such a gift! Thank you!

  • @maddiej4874
    @maddiej4874 Před rokem +23

    PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS!!!

  • @iVideo1011
    @iVideo1011 Před 4 lety +234

    Mark my words: this channel is going to explode!

    • @dillon7981
      @dillon7981 Před 4 lety +17

      Already has lol, from 50k subs to 230k overnight. He deserves every bit of it

    • @iVideo1011
      @iVideo1011 Před 4 lety +8

      @@dillon7981 Pales in comparison to what this channel's potential has

    • @LessThanThree76
      @LessThanThree76 Před 4 lety +5

      dillon Tnx for this info. Was just wondering how many suns he were at before Reddit. That’s awesome! And well deserved! ❤️

    • @fawvertyler
      @fawvertyler Před 4 lety +5

      Yes it’s going viral right now

    • @s.melonita4454
      @s.melonita4454 Před 4 lety +1

      Found it through insta and in the screenshot it said 1.4k subscribers! Love it!

  • @unnamedperson2679
    @unnamedperson2679 Před 4 lety +587

    I was raised without a father, my mother was a single parent. I’ve always dreamed of having a real father figure. These videos made me cry, purely because I find these to be so heartwarming. Thank you for doing this. You have no idea how much this means to a lot of folks out there. Myself included!

    • @amylee4371
      @amylee4371 Před 4 lety +21

      I am a single mom to raise two kids, never know how to teach my daughter & son on all these unique techniques. These definitely will save a lot of money to hire a handy man to do the job s for us. Thank you & looking forward for more videos from you dad😘😘

    • @lvrodas23
      @lvrodas23 Před 4 lety +1

      Same💜

  • @jacksonlewis6363
    @jacksonlewis6363 Před 3 lety +44

    The only reason I clicked on this video is so I could say that the work that you do for others is mind-blowing. That you used a platform to give others the skills that they might never have been taught is such a respectable and generous thing to do and it blows my mind. If the whole world was half as good as you it would be a better place. Thank you.

  • @AelaDeCosta
    @AelaDeCosta Před 4 lety +1

    My dad passed away in 2017 and your videos have helped me learn so much. Thank you for all you do!

  • @jalfrezi3602
    @jalfrezi3602 Před 4 lety +108

    Him saying "You got this!" at the end was amazing and so encouraging. I have a similar story to yours, my dad left me and my mom when I was 11, that was 3 years ago. You truly are helping hundreds of thousands of people with this channel. Keep up the great work!

    • @lazydog223
      @lazydog223 Před 4 lety +1

      Bless you and your family and all things you work for!

    • @decksteroussnail
      @decksteroussnail Před 4 lety +1

      That was also extremely heartwarming. I lost my dad to cancer 10 years ago. So I had to pick some basic know how around the house and with the car that he'd normally be able to help me with.

  • @phillipgarcia8714
    @phillipgarcia8714 Před 4 lety +205

    “Alright, u got this”. That’s the best part what a dad. Truly an underrated channel but it’s growing quickly over 450k in 3 months. Awesome and thank u

  • @sarahg5674
    @sarahg5674 Před 3 lety +18

    This is fantastic. I’m an adult (recently separated) and doing all the things on my own now. Never too old to need some help from Dad!

  • @rinthesda8528
    @rinthesda8528 Před 4 lety +4

    I came here because of how wholesome. I have a dad, however he’s 3 hours away and he’s even further from tech savvy. Lol AND he keeps forgetting to fix my running toilet when he visits but now I can totally do it myself!! I literally went, “OH WOW! That IS easy!” Thank you so so much for this and for the encouraging and uplifting way you’re helping us all. 🥰 We could all do a little more, whether providing one more smile or a helpful tip, and this is the best proof I’ve seen yet.

  • @tahirmalik8201
    @tahirmalik8201 Před 4 lety +56

    My father died when i was 14, I'm 23 now with hardly any clue on how to do any of this. I'm happy you exist.

  • @hannaolson7449
    @hannaolson7449 Před 4 lety +15

    I love that he reassures "you got this!" at the end. So wholesome!

  • @carolrogan9189
    @carolrogan9189 Před 4 lety +3

    I saw him on the nightly news. I lost my Dad in 2005. He was the one I always called. I'm so thankful I found you. Thank you.

  • @tzone777221
    @tzone777221 Před 4 lety

    I don't believe in coincidences. I saw you this morning for a reason. Firstly, I want to thank you for sharing these videos. Secondly, you gave me good memories of my Dad, who passed July 4, 2002; who used to show me DIY things around the house, and thirdly, now I can help my husband around the house more with DIY projects. God bless you richly!!

  • @Epsidawn
    @Epsidawn Před 4 lety +272

    When he says: "You got this!" at the end. 😃🤧😭

    • @joya.p.9768
      @joya.p.9768 Před 4 lety +1

      Best part ❤️

    • @NosajKnows
      @NosajKnows Před 4 lety +1

      Your choice of emoji really tells a story..... 😭

  • @TheInternetsJanitor
    @TheInternetsJanitor Před 4 lety +162

    Me: This channel can’t replace having a real dad.
    **20 seconds into the video**
    Me: oh never mind.
    Subbed.

  • @macyzimmerman
    @macyzimmerman Před 4 lety +11

    My dad just moved 7 hours away from my family for his new job and our toilets been broken for a couple weeks now. He can’t show me how to fix it but luckily I found this video that describes everything perfectly! Thank you for your videos and for being the helpful dad we all need!

  • @laurenlang4110
    @laurenlang4110 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for posting these videos. My toilet tank cracked in the middle of the night and started leaking water everywhere, but because of this video I knew how to turn off the water and prevent the situation from getting much worse. Thank you again! Happy Father's Day!

  • @daryllblackburn6900
    @daryllblackburn6900 Před 4 lety +162

    I’m a single mom with two small kids; my dad left when I was three. With that in mind Im always scared to call a maintenance person, can be costly! AND I JUST FIXED MY TOILET 🚽! Glad I found this 🤗 THANK YOU 🙏🏻

  • @udaho9267
    @udaho9267 Před 4 lety +20

    ❤️ my dad died when I was 21. 12 years later I have tons of questions for him. He could make my car act right with a stern look lol. Thank you for your videos.

  • @XenoTravis
    @XenoTravis Před 4 lety +11

    Have a PhD in computer science... Still needs these videos

  • @rolandomota6485
    @rolandomota6485 Před 4 lety +1

    Man my dad just had brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM a tangle of abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain.) and two minor strokes last year. He’s doing fine thank God, but after his surgery he now has trouble speaking and trouble moving his right arm. So sometimes it’s a little difficult communicating with him like I once did before .. he’s a jack of all trades master of none in a sense ...that man is one wise intelligent man.... watching these videos makes wish I would of payed more attention or asked for more advice with everyday problems...especially now that I’m a home owner and facing all these grown man everyday issues..😢

  • @shortfusexoxo1
    @shortfusexoxo1 Před 4 lety +189

    You remind me of my dad. Do a “how to balance your checkbook” or “how to build your credit” episode!! Pleeeease 🙏🏻 This channel is so important because dads are so important.

    • @fawvertyler
      @fawvertyler Před 4 lety +5

      And us dads now that had shit dads don’t know a thing so this guy is absolutely amazing

  • @brunodiaz588
    @brunodiaz588 Před 4 lety +365

    When you said “Ok, you got this!” At the end, reminded me of my dad, he died in 2016 when I was 17 years old.

    • @isaacgaleao
      @isaacgaleao Před 4 lety +23

      ...
      These comments are so heavy
      Sorry, brother

    • @brunodiaz588
      @brunodiaz588 Před 4 lety +8

      @@isaacgaleao I've been trying to deal with it ever since, never tought I'd loose him being too young.

    • @isaacgaleao
      @isaacgaleao Před 4 lety +5

      @@brunodiaz588 I can imagine that...
      I'm really sorry
      I hope you have a really happy life to make him proud wherever he is

    • @kaidenzworld
      @kaidenzworld Před 4 lety +4

      i'm sorry for your loss

    • @brunodiaz588
      @brunodiaz588 Před 4 lety +13

      @@isaacgaleao At first I thought of suicide, but then I reconsidered and I'm glad about it. A year after his loss I apllied for a job in which I been 2 and a half years, got promoted and also been helping my mom economically, I even became "the man of the house" so this kind man's videos have helped me a lot. Sorry for sharing all of this, I just dont have nobody to talk about my achievements.

  • @Mae-iw5nm
    @Mae-iw5nm Před 3 lety +1

    We had a running toilet for a long time. My husband replaced the flapper, and it still didn’t fix it. I watched your video, tightened the chain and voila! Fixed! Thanks Dad!

  • @michaelmeloche9207
    @michaelmeloche9207 Před 4 lety +8

    Hey, I lost my father when I was 14 to cancer (I'm 28 now) and just so happen to have this problem with the second bathroom in our house, we haven't used it in a few weeks. Thank you so much for showing me how simple it is to fix. You have invoked a level of confidence in me to do it myself. Take your new subscriber

  • @TOMASjBARTON
    @TOMASjBARTON Před 4 lety +68

    Why does this make me feel like crying? ...I grew up without a Dad.

  • @AkatsukiCookies
    @AkatsukiCookies Před 4 lety +15

    This seems really stupid but I genuinely tear up watching these. I just found this channel through Tumblr and read the reason you started your channel. I think it's so amazing you're making videos like this for people. You're such a beautiful soul. Thank you, internet dad.

  • @mckenzieanna2013
    @mckenzieanna2013 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve been asking my dad how to do this for weeks now. Thanks for your help CZcams dad 💕

  • @TheouTRace
    @TheouTRace Před 4 lety +1

    This is what CZcams is about. Connections, teaching, learning, sharing.

  • @winston7671
    @winston7671 Před 4 lety +106

    You know my man, I’m a handyman myself. One with his father still in the picture. I may not need all your advice but, I learned about your page off Reddit and this was too genuine for me to not give you another subscriber. Keep doing you, the world needs it.

  • @lilastroofficial4566
    @lilastroofficial4566 Před 4 lety +288

    Who else doesn’t have a dad, & find this channel Great for learning things we
    We’re never taught ?
    I’m definitely subbing.
    Soon I’ll be the best Dad to my Babygirl Ever !

  • @jaleesawatson721
    @jaleesawatson721 Před rokem +1

    Dude! I watched this video years ago but tonight I had a running toilet in a residents room I care for and maintenance doesn’t get in until tomorrow, I remembered this video and took a look in the tank to see if I could figure it out and I did! It was an easy fix but without watching this video I would have never even thought, “hmm maybe I know something about that let me look” So thankyou so much!!!❤❤

  • @indigo-streak9912
    @indigo-streak9912 Před 4 lety +3

    I've had my father for 16 years. I've only known you from two videos, yet you've taught me more about stuff than my father ever did.
    Thanks dad.

  • @kenbaggs3741
    @kenbaggs3741 Před 4 lety +815

    I love what you're doing here man. I recently bought a house and I never mowed a lawn before. You think you can do a video on lawnmowers?

    • @annesiren
      @annesiren Před 4 lety +36

      Hey, congrats on the house! I don’t know if you have a mower, but for what it’s worth: I hadn’t mowed a lawn since I was like 10 and my dad started the gas mower for me. A few weeks ago I bought an Ego brand battery mower. About $600, which was a bit of a stretch for me, but it’s dead simple to use, cut my overgrown grass like a beast, and doesn’t require maintenance. Wirecutter has a good review.

    • @Andrea_Weird
      @Andrea_Weird Před 4 lety +3

      Look up Silver Cymbal’s channel- great lawncare and mechanical maintenance content, there.

    • @jajajdjdjdj6434
      @jajajdjdjdj6434 Před 4 lety

      Did you not have to do chores or did you live in a flat or something?

    • @xvaldez3284
      @xvaldez3284 Před 4 lety

      Lawnmowers are fairly easy and straightforward to use. Just make sure its empty before you store it away for the winter cause gas expires and while it can still run it will gum up your lawnmower and shorten its lifespan. I remember when I brought out the lawnmower after winter a few years back and it was really hard to get it running and when I finally did get it running it was puffing out black smoke like a steam engine and would whine and die if it had trouble cutting the grass. It started working again after a while but hasn't been the same since. Also on the topic of winter care purge your sprinkler system before winter comes so water doesn't freeze in the pipes and cause them to burst or anything not sure how many people do it but it's better safe than sorry.

    • @xKittenKissesx
      @xKittenKissesx Před 4 lety

      Same, my dude. I’m also allergic to grass so we’ll see how that goes 🤔

  • @koalasnuggz
    @koalasnuggz Před 4 lety +7

    I already have a great dad, but always have room in my heart for another. Hope you know you've been adopted by at least 3k other people.
    Love you dad!

  • @sreshthamishra2461
    @sreshthamishra2461 Před 4 lety +3

    You have all the respect I can possibly give out to somebody. Kids we need to protect this man at all costs.

  • @katiek301
    @katiek301 Před 4 lety +27

    Our “dad” has really good dad jokes 😂❤️

  • @carolinecummings635
    @carolinecummings635 Před 4 lety +1342

    i've had a dad for 17 years. i've had you for 6 hours. you've taught me more in the last 6 hours than my own father has in 17 years. thank you.

    • @scottcte
      @scottcte Před 4 lety +66

      Sadly, this is very, very relatable with me as well.

    • @susanrobertson1164
      @susanrobertson1164 Před 4 lety +13

      fuck fathers day i was raised on back slaps and raped by my father.....i hate god for letting him do that

    • @malware0427
      @malware0427 Před 4 lety +3

      Facts

    • @fabiocxx
      @fabiocxx Před 4 lety +3

      Felt

    • @Invisiblewinds
      @Invisiblewinds Před 4 lety +25

      susan robertson please report to the police!!! That should never happen to you!!!

  • @brooke4608
    @brooke4608 Před 4 lety +560

    My dad doesn’t give a crap about me nor does he want anything to do with me or my siblings so thanks for this video it helps a lot EDIT: damn Judging on the amount of likes none of us got dads 😳😳🧚‍♀️✨

    • @brooke4608
      @brooke4608 Před 4 lety +8

      Internet Dad thanks internet dad 🥺

    • @tragictea9198
      @tragictea9198 Před 4 lety +4

      Brother???

    • @brooke4608
      @brooke4608 Před 4 lety +4

      Tragic Tea oh my- it’s you...I can’t believe it 😳

    • @angelrodriguez3466
      @angelrodriguez3466 Před 4 lety +2

      But son I love you so much

    • @brooke4608
      @brooke4608 Před 4 lety +2

      Angel Rodriguez dad NO stop stalking my CZcams account 😡😡😡😡

  • @tanyamoore5352
    @tanyamoore5352 Před 4 lety +3

    I heard your story on The Today Show and I want to say thank you. I’m a single mom with 1 son age 14 and I cannot teach him these skills but I will share your CZcams channel. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you I cannot day it enough

  • @annlindholm5657
    @annlindholm5657 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you dad! We had the very same problem and a broken handle. I replaced the handle, flapper and pump thing successfully! God bless you!

  • @lora5990
    @lora5990 Před 4 lety +290

    Omg, I've literally just been turning the water to my toilet off for months. Thank you! Do you have a P.O. Box, I want to send you a father's day card lol.

    • @evelynpageau2292
      @evelynpageau2292 Před 4 lety +36

      OMG can you imagine how many fathers day cards this man is going to get??!!!! The world needs a video of him receiving so much love

    • @_cyy023
      @_cyy023 Před 4 lety +4

      Yess me too!!! Now I'm going to fix it 😂

    • @manuelrodriguez9786
      @manuelrodriguez9786 Před 4 lety +1

      OMG Me too!!, now I feel dumb knowing it was something so easy to fix

    • @ca._picasso
      @ca._picasso Před 4 lety +1

      Me too I think I might go fix it 😭

  • @benkay1026
    @benkay1026 Před 4 lety +207

    Hello, man. I just wanted to thank you because I grew up without a dad and you're helping me so much to learn how to do things. My mom has always been too busy to teach me stuff but has done her absolute best.
    I'm always very attentive when watching your videos and now that I'm finally writing this, I'm tearing up a little. Thanks a lot dude. Have a good day and I love your silly dad jokes.

  • @jagchitaro
    @jagchitaro Před 4 lety

    I am a water repair shop in Kyoto, Japan.
    Many people will be saved in this video.
    It is very wonderful.
    I can't speak, but I looked up English in the translation function and commented English.

  • @janetbransdon3742
    @janetbransdon3742 Před 2 lety

    So glad to find your channel. I miss my dad so much, whenever I had a problem I would call my dad. He was a mechanic, gardener and Jack of all trades. He was always there for me with a soloution. Thank you SUBSCRIBED. 😁

  • @osrsken4586
    @osrsken4586 Před 4 lety +151

    Next video: essential tools that everyone should have around the house for basic fixes!

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +110

      I am going to start doing "Tool 🔧 Tuesday" where I cover some basic tools each week. 😃👍

    • @AnonymousMerchant
      @AnonymousMerchant Před 4 lety +7

      @@DadhowdoI I totally need that! Even if I'd still have contact with my "dad", he definitely wouldn't have a clue about that.

    • @SH-cx1wr
      @SH-cx1wr Před 4 lety +1

      How to use a circular saw!

    • @dianiszm
      @dianiszm Před 4 lety +1

      Yessssss

    • @bdm579
      @bdm579 Před 4 lety +2

      Yes! Please explain how to properly use all the parts a drill comes with. I just bought one after getting tired of trying to put curtains manually every time I move manually. After sorta learning how to use it, I’m at a lost on what to do with all the parts (the drill bits & things idk what they are called) it comes with.

  • @hueyfreeman4704
    @hueyfreeman4704 Před 4 lety +396

    You’re my dad now....... My dad’s a youtuber

  • @kaybriann3036
    @kaybriann3036 Před 4 lety +1

    I read an article about you. It said you grew up without a dad- so you started this channel for others in the same boat. My sons father died, and as a single mom raising a son without a father- I seriously cried at how sweet and amazing you are.
    Liked & subscribed from every e-mail I have because you’re a stand up dood. Thanks for looking out for the rest of us

  • @sacredbleuu
    @sacredbleuu Před 10 měsíci

    I’ve actually had this problem with my toilet for about a year now and had no idea how to fix it. I came across this channel today and, whaddya know! He has a video perfectly describing my issue and walking through the steps to fix it. Thanks dad!

  • @personme6017
    @personme6017 Před 4 lety +52

    I Lost my dad a couple months ago, and i love how this is here, with videos teaching me to do the most things i wanted to one day do with him.

    • @personme6017
      @personme6017 Před 4 lety +1

      Before anyone asks, yes, even fixing random things.

    • @user-zc7ro6mo1v
      @user-zc7ro6mo1v Před 4 lety +2

      I’m so sorry for your loss! My dad died too and I completely understand your comment! Im sending you peace and love x

    • @toopsiedaisy2797
      @toopsiedaisy2797 Před 4 lety +2

      I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in 2015 and I completely understand what you mean. Sending lots of hugs to you!

  • @jenniedevil911
    @jenniedevil911 Před 4 lety +23

    Although I grew up with a dad, he was very emotionally abusive and made me feel useless at everything. It meant that I was too scared to ask how to do simple life things like this.
    I just wanted to say how grateful I am to have found your channel and finally feel like I’m able to do some of the things he refused to teach me. Your daughter is very lucky to have such a wonderful dad, and we’re all lucky that you’re kind enough to post such useful videos! ❤️ thank you 🙏

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +4

      I am sorry to hear that. Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! 🙏

  • @lootedo5824
    @lootedo5824 Před 4 lety +76

    That’s the first dad joke I’ve ever heard. Crazy what not having a dad is like.

  • @R1oTer
    @R1oTer Před 3 lety

    I'm literally only here to subscribe to this wonderful human being because i saw a post on fb and it restored a little of my faith in humanity. Keep being an amazing stand in father for these much needed tutorials!

  • @luishurtadoize
    @luishurtadoize Před 4 lety +19

    I lost my dad when i was 14, after that i live in profound pain for over 7 years, i even was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, also had suicidal attempts, now i have been working in orphanages for over 10 years, met so many children with a similar pain than main, but besides all the pain its a place of hope, its one of the best things that has happened in my life! Thanks for this channel God bless you

    • @hatsikidee2187
      @hatsikidee2187 Před 4 lety +1

      Glad you found something for yourself! Can I ask what do you do in the orphanages and where you from? I am asking as I am happy it helped you and we don’t really have them here like that (The Netherlands)

    • @luishurtadoize
      @luishurtadoize Před 4 lety +2

      Well i am psychologist, started working with therapies, but now i Run my own foundation, we provide help to over 10 orphanages, with a team of therapists and also we donate food and other supplies, but on weekends sometimes they just need a friend playing football or watching a movie with them. I am from Guatemala

  • @hchr
    @hchr Před 4 lety +52

    My dad left me when I was 2 .. You're a hero to me my man. ✊

    • @Paul___04
      @Paul___04 Před 4 lety +1

      Omg same. My father was abusive and brutal on my mother so she kicked him out because she was in fear about me. I'm glad I never really knew him.

    • @Paul___04
      @Paul___04 Před 4 lety +1

      @Thot Cheetoe's Thank you bro. I finished with that but thank you for the kind words.

    • @mikoajniewazne5041
      @mikoajniewazne5041 Před 4 lety

      stay strong kings

  • @DrArku
    @DrArku Před 4 lety +3

    Really loving your channel and the idea behind it. I grew up without a father since my teenage years, so I've found out that it's the simple and mundane stuff that nobody really tells you about, other than your dad.

  • @RockinRobin9
    @RockinRobin9 Před 4 lety

    Thank you!!! I just paid a plumber $100 to change a flapper!! I'm going to watch your channel and it will save me lots of money!

  • @charliemurray4898
    @charliemurray4898 Před 4 lety +190

    I lost my dad when I was 4 and stepdad when I was 8 I'm 15 now and the only good father figure was my dad so I've never had a good father figure thank you for this. I may be crying but it's tear of happiness and sadness. Happiness because of people like you sad because I will never get these life lessons from my dad

    • @xstoofpeer
      @xstoofpeer Před 4 lety +3

      Hang in there buddy, I never knew my dad and my stepdads were all douchebags

    • @charliemurray4898
      @charliemurray4898 Před 4 lety +2

      @@xstoofpeer Sounds rough hope things get better and I try but it gets a bit annoying when I'm known as the girl with the dead dad in both primary and secondary school

    • @servantofChrist3
      @servantofChrist3 Před 4 lety +2

      God bless you. Just know you can find a perfect father figure in God, through Jesus Christ. As a 16 year old, I believe you can be great in life, and I know your dad is proud of you as he smiles of joy in Heaven.

    • @xstoofpeer
      @xstoofpeer Před 4 lety

      @@servantofChrist3 I personally found a father figure, or a guideline on how to live life, not necesarily just in God but by the universe in general. I view everything around me with a curious eye, and by trying new things and looking for new experiences outside of my comfort zone I learn more about myself and how the world works.

    • @Ahdjjdiocdjd
      @Ahdjjdiocdjd Před 4 lety

      @@servantofChrist3 classic religious talk, praying on the weak, next time think before you give such stupid advice, shame on you

  • @LucyInk121
    @LucyInk121 Před 4 lety +31

    Just found out about this channel!
    My dad passed away when I was 12 and my boyfriend's dad passed away when he was about 20. Both our dads were the DIY wizards in our families.
    We recently bought our first house together and have found out first hand how hard it is even trying to put a TV on the wall, or some shelving, without our dads there to show us how it's done.
    Hopefully this can fill a bit of that void! Thank you x

  • @nicolerobertson2546
    @nicolerobertson2546 Před 4 lety

    I heard about this channel on Facebook for the first time yesterday. Today I fixed my toilet on my own and I’m so proud! Thank you :)!

  • @Poodlemama2
    @Poodlemama2 Před 9 měsíci

    Just found you on Reddit. I need help around the house. Tearful watching you show me stuff I should have learned from my dad. He was always out of the country. Didn’t teach his 4 girls much so it’s time I quit depending on others. He passed a few weeks ago. 😢 Your daughter is so blessed! I’m so glad she shares you!