How to Put Up a Shelf

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  • čas přidán 22. 04. 2020
  • 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 you're 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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Komentáře • 1,8K

  • @nonono1545
    @nonono1545 Před 4 lety +1945

    Just a little..."dadvice".
    You're just, the best.

  • @ichbood56
    @ichbood56 Před 4 lety +1572

    I'm watching this cuz' I'm 24 and my dad promised to hang a shelf in my bedroom.
    It has been 12 years now.

    • @tingtingli
      @tingtingli Před 4 lety +33

      Lol. I absolutely understand this. I need to pay handyman for putting up any selves, that’s enough, I am here to watch this video, while watching, my mind is about how many shelves I am going to hang up !!

    • @luke3pyedwards548
      @luke3pyedwards548 Před 4 lety +9

      Hahaha so relatable

    • @Yaboironn
      @Yaboironn Před 4 lety +5

      Me too

    • @sk3921
      @sk3921 Před 4 lety +57

      Relatable 😂 That happened to me, so one day me and my mom decided to figure it out ourselves. My dad walks by and is like, "Wait, wait, no not like that!! Let me show you." So if you want dad to finally get to it, just start drilling 😂

    • @MarianaHidden
      @MarianaHidden Před 4 lety +12

      Lol I don't know if laugh or cry

  • @arianabeesley8380
    @arianabeesley8380 Před 4 lety +974

    Man, as a daddy’s girl....this makes me emotional that you’re kind enough to think of the other people who may need “dadvice”. YOU ROCK

    • @ThisIsWhatISay94
      @ThisIsWhatISay94 Před 3 lety +23

      I lost my dad a year ago. And I really appreciate this internet dad. Man I miss my pops. May he Rest In Peace. Learn something new everyday. :) Thank you. ❤️🙏🏽

    • @arianabeesley8380
      @arianabeesley8380 Před 3 lety +8

      @@ThisIsWhatISay94 sending you lots of love and warmth your way. 🤍

    • @NeverMissAMemory
      @NeverMissAMemory Před 2 lety +1

      Dude me too

    • @user-dv3pd2gd9x
      @user-dv3pd2gd9x Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you too .also a Daddy's girl . My Dad passed away when I was 14 yrs old.

  • @maritzagardea2860
    @maritzagardea2860 Před 20 dny +4

    Lost my dad in November’23 and I’m just so grateful this channel is here. My dad has so many tools so now it’s time for me learn how to use them ❤️

  • @riannexo
    @riannexo Před 4 lety +2450

    I heard about this page from your daughters fb post. This is the type of content needed on youtube! Keep up the good work 🙌💞

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +152

      Thanks for the encouragement Rianne. 👍

    • @cassidyleonard678
      @cassidyleonard678 Před 4 lety +12

      I saw her post and had to come subscribe! I love this so much ❤️

    • @riannexo
      @riannexo Před 4 lety +8

      @@cassidyleonard678 it was so inspiring!! I wish I had something like this before I learnt these tasks myself

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +21

      Thanks Cassidy. :0)

    • @cassidyleonard678
      @cassidyleonard678 Před 4 lety +6

      rianne xo oh my god, yes! It would have saved so many of my walls 😅. I honestly hope he makes a million more videos.

  • @reedatkins2284
    @reedatkins2284 Před 4 lety +2833

    why am i crying about a video on how to hang a shelf

    • @MadisonBuratt
      @MadisonBuratt Před 4 lety +145

      I’m right there with you, Buddy. Very thankful for this wholesome, quality content

    • @shhhshhh6879
      @shhhshhh6879 Před 4 lety +102

      Thank god I'm not the only one crying over this.

    • @varyakapran
      @varyakapran Před 4 lety +43

      Honestly same here.

    • @thinkimperfect8483
      @thinkimperfect8483 Před 4 lety +37

      Happy im not the only one crying too

    • @velfarre
      @velfarre Před 4 lety +90

      I dont have a good relationship with mine and this wholesome content just destroys me

  • @SimGoddess07
    @SimGoddess07 Před 4 lety +114

    Hi Dad, thanks so much for these videos.
    Video suggestion: "How to patch drywall... because you tried to hang your own curtains BEFORE asking for help."

    • @michelleseavello9980
      @michelleseavello9980 Před 2 lety +2

      😂😂😂😂

    • @sarahb7254
      @sarahb7254 Před 2 lety +3

      Omg for me it was hanging a picture and thinking I needed an anchor. I have so many holes

    • @nickingram4796
      @nickingram4796 Před 2 lety +1

      Is there a video here for hanging Curtains? @simgoddess07

  • @efraing2482
    @efraing2482 Před 4 lety +624

    It’s 3am. I can’t sleep. And I don’t need a shelf. Yet here I am.

    • @Louis-yg9qf
      @Louis-yg9qf Před 4 lety +11

      Efrain G it’s 7 am. I’m not going to sleep till tomorrow. I do not need a shelf. yet here I am

    • @zackholder1095
      @zackholder1095 Před 4 lety +10

      3:42 am can't sleep , I know how to put a shelf up too lmao but this is a good channel. Saw a post about it on Facebook and had to come check it out.

    • @gracesnyder5232
      @gracesnyder5232 Před 4 lety +6

      it’s 2 am. i can’t sleep. and i don’t need a shelf, yet here i am

    • @AshleyStarbuck
      @AshleyStarbuck Před 4 lety +4

      Honestly, no, but honestly, I needed this video.

    • @MaliniDSur
      @MaliniDSur Před 4 lety +2

      Same here!!

  • @cheryleashleyy9861
    @cheryleashleyy9861 Před 4 lety +2161

    Boyfriend: “come here”
    Me: “Hold on my dads teaching me how to hang a shelf”

  • @isaacbasque8931
    @isaacbasque8931 Před 4 lety +1406

    Saw this on reddit, I hope you read at least some of the comments because I want you to know you’re a very good man! Thank you for doing this! Signed, the child of a single mother

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +406

      Thanks Isaac, I am trying to reply to most of the comments. I am humbled that this is blowing up! I honestly thought I would have 20 or 30 subscribers, so I am glad this seems to be filling a bigger need. I am happy that I can help the next generation.

    • @isaacbasque8931
      @isaacbasque8931 Před 4 lety +65

      Dad, how do I? I wish you all the success in the world in trying to do that

    • @grizfanjoe
      @grizfanjoe Před 4 lety +10

      I just came here from imgur! Subbed immediately! Thanks for doing this also someone who didn't grow up with a father. Can't wait for more content!

    • @alum3676
      @alum3676 Před 4 lety +5

      Same here, my man, is it RBN (Raisedbynarcissists)?

    • @evchamo2
      @evchamo2 Před 4 lety +4

      @@DadhowdoI and the younger generation needs help indeed good sir!

  • @teambahaymanila5014
    @teambahaymanila5014 Před 4 lety +145

    Fathers this is why you should never underestimate or question your role in your child's life. You play a very important part especially during their growing up years.

    • @jackmomma7481
      @jackmomma7481 Před 2 lety +8

      And father's also need to need to not question or underestimate their children as well. My dad "tried" to show me how to do things. But he is so impatient and such a sociopath, spending any amount of time "doing stuff" with him was pure agony. He still holds on to that age old delusional belief of "i?know I sometimes treat you the way that i do, but only because I want you to be happy..." what does that even mean???
      It took me years to figure this out, but I really believe that he was actually trying to ruin my sister and I. He hated seeing us think and behave like intelligent independent people. And he had little ways of.... it was like certain comments he would make that made me almost feel a sense of embarrassment for growing up... very bizzarre!!! So manipulative on a different level
      And why all of that??? I figured out that it was as simple as when he grew too old to do for himself, he would (hopefully) have us around to be his servants. Over the years he would make jokes about goin deer hunting when he was old and in a wheelchair. He would ask if I would push him through the woods in his wheelchair and then chain him to a tree so he wouldn't go rolling down over the hill, and then laugh...
      But years later... I realize that not a word of that was a joke. That was part of the manipulation. The humor and jokes used to sugar coat what were actually real details of his Utopia of a retirement. As I got much older, he would blow my phone up if I didn't answer, then leave a 20 minute long voice-mail saying things along the lines of "what if I was calling because I needed you to call an ambulance for me???? How would you like it if you did t hear from me for 2 weeks and then one day you came to the house and found me laying there all black looking and bloated with maggots all over me??? How would that make you feel??? You need to answer your phone when I call!!!"
      Uuugh I haven't spoken to him in 7 years and good riddance to him. He made me look so bad over the years

  • @magpie92766
    @magpie92766 Před 3 lety +13

    I'm 54, I may be older than "Dad". Mine taught me things when I was younger & he wasn't on a bender. I lost him when I was 16. There were lots of things left to learn. After a really nasty divorce & being homeless for 3 years, I've finally bought a place with no idea how to seed a yard or how to fix the pond & lake the workers made in my front & back yard, or install a fence. Thanks for being here for everyone.

  • @paulo4547
    @paulo4547 Před 4 lety +794

    Hey man, I lost my dad when I was 15 years old, and this I gotta say this simple movie about hanging up a shelf kind of really touched me. Thank you so much for this, you warning me to not put holes in an apt wall before asking my landlord is the kind of dadvice I need in my life..

    • @L0velyx
      @L0velyx Před 4 lety +3

      Same here, landgenoot I’m guessing! :) saw a post on Reddit about this channel, also lost my dad at 15 and his ‘simple’ videos touched me too

    • @paulo4547
      @paulo4547 Před 4 lety +1

      @@L0velyx Hallo landgenoot 😊!!

    • @itsnada2075
      @itsnada2075 Před 4 lety +2

      Off topic but u cute

    • @paulo4547
      @paulo4547 Před 4 lety +1

      @@itsnada2075 haha thanks, a liil off topic but nevertherless I take it and I appreciate it a lot

    • @L0velyx
      @L0velyx Před 4 lety

      Paul O haha leuk! :)

  • @shimaliedirisinghe2008
    @shimaliedirisinghe2008 Před 4 lety +622

    My friend told me about you. I'm 15 and my father left me and my mom when I was 4. I haven't seen him for a decade now and I don't want to. Thank you for making these videos. You have no idea how it helps me (and my mom).
    So please, don't stop.

    • @mish3459
      @mish3459 Před 4 lety +16

      stay strong and hope you know your worth! you are flawless

    • @shimaliedirisinghe2008
      @shimaliedirisinghe2008 Před 4 lety +2

      @@mish3459 thank you for your kind words :)

    • @yanaruban910
      @yanaruban910 Před 4 lety +9

      For me it’s the same story here. Grew up with a single mom and sisters, never had a dad and certainly won’t need one now :) I’m 19 and moving away soon, so this content is really helpful for when I move into my own place!

    • @goodintentions1302
      @goodintentions1302 Před 3 lety

      @@yanaruban910 And you'll be able to help your mom who raised you in difficult circumstances! 👏☮️

  • @theweirdstroodle3687
    @theweirdstroodle3687 Před 3 lety +6

    I kept on asking my dad for help on getting a shelf in my room but he just really told me is go find a video I started to do stuff on my own and realized I didn't know what I was doing so then I found you and thank you this helps a lot and I've been left in tears thank you for being a good dad

  • @bunnysux9613
    @bunnysux9613 Před 3 lety +157

    I grew up in the system without parents, now I'm 25 and trying to adult and these videos make it so much easier to do things without feeling like a complete failure of a human. Thank you for all you do 🧡

    • @Sly-Moose
      @Sly-Moose Před rokem +3

      Ay!! I was raised in foster care too! 28 now.

    • @liudasmachina113
      @liudasmachina113 Před rokem +1

      i have parents and still feel like a well you know a not so necessary in this world

    • @crony1100
      @crony1100 Před 10 měsíci +1

      My heart is with you brother. Learning everything by ourselves is tough but there is something to be proud of

    • @kirstycoo97
      @kirstycoo97 Před 6 měsíci

      You've got this! It takes time but you'll be a DIY master in no time! It's a great feeling being able to fix things in your own house on your own. Love to ya!

    • @eugenetswong
      @eugenetswong Před 6 měsíci +1

      Everybody, there is a lot to learn. Please don't get discouraged.

  • @Dani-mx9jg
    @Dani-mx9jg Před 4 lety +603

    My dad passed away a few years back, so I really really appreciate this channel. Thank you :)

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +66

      I am sorry to hear you lost your dad Danielle, glad I could help. :0)

    • @kayledelmastro9574
      @kayledelmastro9574 Před 4 lety +11

      My father passed away a few years back too, he taught me so much about car maintence, home repair etc. My parents separated when I was a toddler so I've always kind of been the "man" of the house. I find myself forgetting some of the things hes taught me, so I've been writing them down in a little scrapbook. I know it sounds silly but it's even sillier to break down at 4am when you're trying to remember where the studs are in the walls, I couldn't remember that it was supposed to be 16 and a half inches on center and lost it lol. It's a good way to remember the little things like that and I highly reccomend it. anytime something pops into my head that hes taught me I go write it down. I'm sorry about the loss of your father and I hope these videos bring you as much joy as they do me 💖

    • @shaanajuntunen
      @shaanajuntunen Před 4 lety +7

      My dad passed when I was 16. So I really appreciate this channel as well. I’ve found that so few people know how to do these things. My friend taught me how to use a drill just a few months ago.

    • @actacotaco
      @actacotaco Před 4 lety +4

      I lost my dad back in 2017 who taught me some basics but he was our Mr. Fix It and I used to call him for simple things I needed help with just to talk to him randomly. Thank you for these videos.

    • @8TheOry
      @8TheOry Před 4 lety +2

      Totally can relate! Mine past away 9 yrs ago and almost every day I think what would dad do now and how 😕....this feels good to learn it as a "dadvice" not only by a regular tutorial video. It feels comforting 🥰

  • @letslearnguitar1625
    @letslearnguitar1625 Před 4 lety +768

    Dewalt needs to send this man a check. There's gonna be a million young people going out to buy dewalt drills this Black Friday.

  • @joya.p.9768
    @joya.p.9768 Před 4 lety +48

    3:20 The way he said “just giving you a little *dadvice* there” was so sincere ❤️

  • @michiebutterfly7785
    @michiebutterfly7785 Před 4 lety +44

    I’m 43, and know how to do a lot of these things by now, but my father died when I was two and I had an abusive step father. I cannot stop watching these videos.

  • @TheSlashSlingingSlasher
    @TheSlashSlingingSlasher Před 4 lety +193

    Man, this is amazing, I'm 29, no father and raised by a single mother. I never knew any of this
    Thank you Dad!

  • @sadsofiasadsofia7143
    @sadsofiasadsofia7143 Před 4 lety +331

    I have a dad, he’s Mexican, he teaches me stuff for college he’s very smart, but now I have two dads you and my birth one ❤️ you’re my white dad 🌸

    • @beck943
      @beck943 Před 4 lety +8

      That's great! Nice to have an honorary dad 😉

    • @sergiotheg1736
      @sergiotheg1736 Před 3 lety +16

      Mexican dads get down on construction they can teach you how to hang up a picture frame or build an extra room at your house lol

    • @HelgaCavoli
      @HelgaCavoli Před 3 lety +1

      @@sergiotheg1736 Her dad has construction skills 'cos he's Mexican???

    • @sergiotheg1736
      @sergiotheg1736 Před 3 lety +5

      @@HelgaCavoli yeah

    • @ThisIsWhatISay94
      @ThisIsWhatISay94 Před 3 lety

      Same here! Helpful surrogate dads for the win! :)

  • @claudiariveraperez5813
    @claudiariveraperez5813 Před 4 lety +246

    If my dad would had taken a single day off to teach me something like this, it would be a memory I would treasure forever, but that never happened. It is touching to see this, thank you for this.

    • @lemku3318
      @lemku3318 Před 2 lety +12

      yea...some reason they think, it s a man s job, girls don t ned to learn this.....pffff....

    • @amariadore2489
      @amariadore2489 Před 2 lety +6

      Get it all out…. We’re in this together.

    • @johnboyd7158
      @johnboyd7158 Před 2 lety +6

      Same here. I had to learn on my own, from books or word of mouth. ( before internet!)

    • @kathybuttsarnold3534
      @kathybuttsarnold3534 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes! My late dad was actually a teacher, but between farming and teaching, he rarely took time to teach us these skills. I’m so glad to have found this!

    • @djjames8122
      @djjames8122 Před rokem

      @@kathybuttsarnold3534 It sounds like your dad was a very busy man performing his main purpose in life...providing for his family

  • @medstudentmama1422
    @medstudentmama1422 Před 4 lety +192

    What so many "how-to" videos miss is that we are looking for this on youtube because we have no idea where to start. Thanks for breaking down what might seem "simple" but are necessary steps to think out loud for the sake of us who have never done this kind of thing before. I have an amazing Dad, but I still appreciate being able to watch these, thank you.

  • @dominosweetsxx
    @dominosweetsxx Před 4 lety +189

    My dad is a jack of all trades, but also an alcoholic, so he never taught me anything useful. Thank you for being here when other dad's will not/ cannot. 🖤

  • @ActriceaHollywood
    @ActriceaHollywood Před 4 lety +222

    Hi "Dad", video suggestion: "How to put curtain rods without a drill". THANKS a lot!

    • @DamienDarksideBlog
      @DamienDarksideBlog Před 4 lety +44

      Hi! I'm not a dad but I know that curtains are very heavy, however it isn't much different from putting up a shelf without a drill. Make sure you have a stud finder, as you do not want to be guessing on where a window frame truly is due to shoddy workmanship or weird design. Might be overkill but why not be sure this isn't one of those weird times.
      Absolutely work with a helper. Make sure any chair or step-stool is on an even, safe surface and not too short. Use a ladder if you have to feel safe, better safe than stupid. Work from left side to right side as well. This way you don't miss steps. Left side, right side adjustment to it. If you try to adjust to much on both sides, you'l be all over the place. My steps will deal with putting up a three piece curtain rod (ie two seperate brackets and a rod) and not some all-in-one adjustable package.
      You need a level, screwdriver, pencil, stud finder, stepstool/ladder/chair (two if wanted),
      1) Measure - Find and mark the studs. Find out where on the left side you'd like to place the bracket, use a pencil in the holes to mark it. Feel free to be messy, it's a pencil, just be clear. Get the curtain rod and the helper to place the right side bracket on the wall near where you'd like it. Put the rod on the brackets and using a level on the rod, adjust the right hand side up or down until the rod is level. Then mark the holes on the right hand side. Dad does the same with the shelf in this video.
      2) Screw Holes - Yeah this is going to suck because you don't have a drill. However this can be done with willpower. You take a screw and just screw in that pilot hole like Dad did above for the shelf. However you are not a power drill with horsepower and torque, but it's going to be done anyways. You get a screw, and just screw that screw into the wall by hand. Please do not hurt yourself. If you for some reason have a smaller screw, use that to make the first hole, THEN use the appropriate screw to make the hole. A HAND drill can be purchased on the cheap almost everywhere, or found in thrift shops. However you can also pick up drills on Craigslist for C H E A P from businesses that went out or people who upgraded. I went from Black and Decker to DeWalt, and sold my old drill for ten bucks, some even give for free. B&D is good enough for most new peeps and small projects, DeWalt means you give it to your grandkids in your will because it will last that long.
      3) Mount - Pop in the brackets and rod with however it works. Every model is slightly different but it should be inherent. Because you got teh holes, you don't need to work hard to get screws in. Because you levelled, the curtain is not uneven. Because you marked the studs, it won't fall!
      Good luck!

    • @saracinatriarius
      @saracinatriarius Před 4 lety

      Yes please!

    • @susan3009
      @susan3009 Před 4 lety

      Yes!! I would love to learn.

    • @ActriceaHollywood
      @ActriceaHollywood Před 4 lety +1

      DamienDarksideBlog Thanks a lot!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @jennifera.9288
      @jennifera.9288 Před 4 lety +1

      DamienDarksideBlog thank you

  • @kiki-drawer2669
    @kiki-drawer2669 Před rokem +17

    I think many people are missing this 1 on 1 time that isn't yelling, frustration, emberesmbent and patience from their parents. So when people see you explain things so flawlessly without judgment or frustration it's extremely comforting. You make it feel ok to mess up without the unnecessary ridicule. Make a mistake? Try again. And it's as simple as that. Thank you!

  • @jamie.does.things5531
    @jamie.does.things5531 Před 4 lety +2

    I live alone so this so helpful to figure out how to do basic things. Before I just lived with my mom and we would have to do everything ourselves so I had to learn to change light switches and unclog dishwashers on youtube. I am so glad you exist!

  • @sarahpatton4256
    @sarahpatton4256 Před 4 lety +157

    I lost my father 9 years ago today. Finding this channel warmed my heart and gave me something I thought I had lost forever. Thanks for these skill videos.

    • @louiseokane7558
      @louiseokane7558 Před 4 lety +1

      I am sorry for your loss Sarah, he's a good man to have this lovely idea eh :)

    • @monicamendoza314
      @monicamendoza314 Před 4 lety +1

      I am so sorry to hear that. I am sending you a virtual hug and blessings!

  • @SkydivingSquid
    @SkydivingSquid Před 4 lety +106

    You're incredible. I just subscribed to this channel. Not necessarily because I need it, but because I support this man and what he is doing. . . . . I lied. . . . I will probably need it.

    • @nillybilly6252
      @nillybilly6252 Před 3 lety

      I feel you i done the same he is our virtual dad

  • @maryellen6153
    @maryellen6153 Před 4 lety +47

    Guys... I lost my dad when I was a baby. I'm a girl. I've tried all my life to figure out how to do things. I'm 57. And finally, I find this fellow. What a man!
    Men... see how important you are? We need you! Your kids need you! Your women need you!
    We even need your corny dad jokes.

    • @Fefe559
      @Fefe559 Před 2 lety +1

      Me too ! 56 ! Widow - then with abusive handyman for far too long cuz I needed his help with my fixer upper. He doesnt help me anyways. Fuk that. Buying my own tools & subscribing!
      I will find much nicer boyfriend & wont feel trapped anymore lol

    • @probablynotmoon
      @probablynotmoon Před 2 lety +2

      The way you phrase that we women need men was unnecessary. Though I won’t hold it against you because it’s probably the way you were raised to belive. I see this pattern in older people who were sadly not taught that there is no man or woman job everyone regardless of gender needs to learn basic life skills time is moving on and our society is making moves to show that anyone can and will need to eventually learn stuff like this.

    • @blagoevski336
      @blagoevski336 Před rokem +2

      @@probablynotmoon log off

  • @TheMakeupChair
    @TheMakeupChair Před 4 lety +274

    Thank you for this :) I'm quarantined away from my dad so I can't get his help and I need to put up a shelf cause I have a chronic n illness so I wanna to make my kitchen more accessible and easier to find things so thank you for this :)

    • @buak809
      @buak809 Před 5 měsíci

      hey, still quarantined or are you good?

  • @smokeydarighty6264
    @smokeydarighty6264 Před 4 lety +96

    I’m 21 and my dad and I never really had a relationship. I’m about to get my own place so thank you so much I appreciate it

  • @joerocket5
    @joerocket5 Před 4 lety +95

    You're honestly a saint. My father Passed away back in 01 when I was 7. My mom did a wonderful job raising us all by her self, to me she's the greatest person in the world and I don't think she could've done a better job. However most of my life growing up I feel like a missed out on a lot of the interactions that a son should have with their dad. I was lucky I had a decently big family so a lot of my uncles and grandfather really did step up to try to recreate those interaction so I could get some of that fatherly guidance in life. I know not every kid out there has that same fortune I did and may only belong to a small family or just has no male figures around. You're a bastion of hope for these individuals, for the kids that would never had any of this guidance were it for you. I'm going on 26 this year and I never would've know for the life of me on how to put up a shelf, or unclog my tub . The amount of confidence you can stow up on an individual by taking that fatherly figure approach with these videos is is miraculous and I hope nothing stops you in this endeavor. :)

  • @miajones9553
    @miajones9553 Před rokem +2

    I am currently not speaking to my father because of psychological abuse. I got new shelves and had no idea how to hang them.Thanks, this helps!! 😊

  • @hornsfirst
    @hornsfirst Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for being such a kind gentle teacher. Unfortunately, I wasn’t raised by my dad, so I missed out on all of this stuff. Idk why I’m crying, I’m just grateful there are still nice people left in this world who are nice enough to share their skills and knowledge. Thank you, adopted dad! 😭❤❤

  • @sarahatake8530
    @sarahatake8530 Před 4 lety +116

    Just giving you a little “Dadvice” 😭❤️

  • @jackiebriggs5528
    @jackiebriggs5528 Před 4 lety +48

    I’m a single mom. I lost my dad last year and I still wish I had him to ask these things. Thank you ❤️

  • @anagabrielespagnuolo9987
    @anagabrielespagnuolo9987 Před 2 lety +47

    This man makes me wanna cry even when he’s teaching how to put up a shelf 😭 so adorable. My dad never taught me any of that as he wasn’t present in my life much so I appreciate this videos a lot❤️

  • @KendallM0219
    @KendallM0219 Před rokem +15

    I lost my dad very recently, and he was the one who put up my last shelves. It’s really hard knowing I can’t call him to come help with them.
    Thank you for this video, showing me the priceless things my dad did for me. The joy with which you talk about taking care of these tasks reminds me of the look on his face when he would finish something and be so excited that it was done.

    • @ruthie8785
      @ruthie8785 Před 9 měsíci

      I’m so sorry for your loss. I bet he’d be so proud to know you’re here learning how to do it yourself though, and thinking of him in the process.

  • @teniyam4633
    @teniyam4633 Před 4 lety +112

    I’ve been hanging shelves wrong my whole adult life. I feel so much more equipped to do this now !! Thanks !!

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +12

      Glad I could help Danbi. 👍

    • @bloginterside
      @bloginterside Před 4 lety

      Now I'm curious. What was you doing wrong?

    • @Pipur989
      @Pipur989 Před 4 lety +2

      @@bloginterside my guess is he didnt use sheetrock screws

  • @kaylakay9396
    @kaylakay9396 Před 4 lety +19

    My husband and I never had a dad, they walked out on us, this is great. Thank you so much.

  • @PurpleBox89
    @PurpleBox89 Před rokem +5

    Thanks, Dad! Everyone else was trying to be way too fancy with floating shelves and gluing this, assembling that, cutting and shaping...this is about my skill level.

  • @morgangillis2077
    @morgangillis2077 Před rokem +4

    I lost my dad last year tragically. This is the first time since losing him I've needed this channel. He had his own electrical company. Thank you for this.

  • @tylertremblay831
    @tylertremblay831 Před 4 lety +21

    Finding this channel made me cry. It is unbelievably sweet and kind of you to make these videos. The world need more gentle and kind people like you. Every second of kindness helps. Especially for people that don't get to experience much of it. Thank you, sending you love!

  • @TheperfectfrenchwithDylane

    My dad passed away 2 years ago so I am happy to have someone explaining to me how to do basic stuff. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @sk3921
    @sk3921 Před 4 lety +10

    The thing I love about this channel is that these instructions are practical and not complicated. It's not like a professional DIY tutorial that shows you the perfect way to do something. It's just a normal dad showing you what works for him. I absolutely love that. Thank you so much for making these.

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +7

      I couldn't have said it better Sara! Thanks for the encouragement! :0)

  • @hamzajamous7665
    @hamzajamous7665 Před 4 lety +20

    "This is my own house so I can put holes wherever I want" =D Just perfect!

  • @tensksgirl
    @tensksgirl Před 4 lety +6

    My dad passed when I was 19, and I recently purchased my first home. I am emotional watching this because I think all the time about how I wish I could call my dad when I don’t know what to do about something. Thank you so much for this.

  • @CSDragon
    @CSDragon Před 4 lety +122

    I wish I'd found this video a couple weeks ago. Nobody prepared me for this kind of stuff with home ownership, and I had no clue drywall/sheetrock screws existed. I decided to set up some shelves in my garage and very quickly realized the drywall on it's own wasn't gonna cut it.

    • @BrandonCabjuan
      @BrandonCabjuan Před 4 lety +3

      CSDragon I found this out as well while hanging up some curtains in my home... lol. I didn’t even know how to use them when I finally got a hold of them. Knowing that Dad wasn’t just a phone call away anymore 😞 Thankfully CZcams was there, but it’s just not the same

    • @iMcGeeClips
      @iMcGeeClips Před 4 lety +1

      Congrats on the new house! My girl and I are celebrating our one year in our house, and it’s been an experience!

    • @BrandonCabjuan
      @BrandonCabjuan Před 4 lety +1

      TheRealWallyWest that such an exciting milestone! Congrats to you two! 😁

    • @JohnWilliams-mu9mj
      @JohnWilliams-mu9mj Před 4 lety +2

      If you go into straight drywall, you need to use a drywall anchor. You predrill a whole recommend for the size anchor and screw you're going to use. Then you tap the anchor in with a hammer lightly, and then you can screw whatever you're hanging into the anchor and it should hold unless its is really heavy.

  • @jakek9081
    @jakek9081 Před 4 lety +20

    Well sir you taught me more in 20:13 than my dad has in 32 years. I sincerely appreciate these videos, there are a lot of us out here who never had this kid of “Dadvice” keep it up!!

  • @katiemcgroddy9712
    @katiemcgroddy9712 Před 23 dny

    Watching this because my dad promised to help me put up shelves and hang up my mirror over a year ago. Doing it myself now. Thanks.

  • @meganphippen2811
    @meganphippen2811 Před 4 lety +9

    I lost my dad 7 years ago, when I was 21 and this is truly the best channel I’ve come across. So needed. Thank you for allowing those of us, who no longer have this, the opportunity to actually get real dad advice.

  • @varyakapran
    @varyakapran Před 4 lety +21

    Thank you for starting this channel! My father passed away - he was an engineer and we used to do a lot of home projects together but I was very young and honestly have forgotten a lot of the how to details. I really appreciate the dadvice - it means so much. Thank you for your kindness.

  • @sandie40au
    @sandie40au Před 3 lety +1

    Sixty years young Mum and I’ve become the handywoman for my forty-two year old daughter. Although your younger than me, you’re now my Dad. I’ve bought the brackets, got the piece of wood, measuring tape and the screws. Off to the hardware for a level. (They’re starting to love my money there! We’re on a first name basis and I’m thinking I’ll have to remember their kid’s names now.) So thanks Dad. Biloela Queensland Australia.

  • @AlexanAPanda
    @AlexanAPanda Před 4 lety +7

    I have a dad but he's not one of the fixer kind, so this is needed even for us! Thank you so much 💜

  • @saify02
    @saify02 Před 4 lety +44

    Thank you for this my father passed away when I was younger and he never taught me these things. The amount of times I've broken down crying about how I felt unprepared to become "the man of the house". You're doing an amazing thing and we all appreciate it

  • @phonzell4755
    @phonzell4755 Před 4 lety +18

    "does that make sense" is such a dad thing to say

  • @sarahb7254
    @sarahb7254 Před 2 lety +2

    I know you're probably looking back at the camera because of the battery. But my dad always looks back at me to make sure I'm paying attention, and it made me smile. You're an awesome person

  • @MemeOverUser
    @MemeOverUser Před 3 lety +1

    My guy drilled a pilot hole with the screw he was going to use but he fully eye-balled the level of the hangar - That's some real OG dad shit right there

  • @CallMeBlues_1
    @CallMeBlues_1 Před 4 lety +10

    I just find your channel, and it is what we all 20 and something people like me without a dad or mom to teach us how to do basic stuff we need. There are plenty of tutorials of how to do stuff, but you transmit such a big dad energy that actually can be felt as a viewer.... Thank you soo much!!

  • @mothermayi9545
    @mothermayi9545 Před 2 lety +11

    I never thought I’d ever be able to do this but I’m feeling super empowered to give it a go! Thanks, Dad!

  • @Brandon-jb3rn
    @Brandon-jb3rn Před 3 lety +17

    Friends: why are learning how to put up a shelf
    Me: my goals are beyond your understanding

  • @josie9583
    @josie9583 Před měsícem

    Imagine growing up w a dad like him? Thatd be awesome ❤

  • @jakebrandonm.andalrnd486
    @jakebrandonm.andalrnd486 Před 4 lety +3

    I don't need a shelf I jusy need an assurance that everything will be alright from a dad and watching your videos have been super therapeutic. Love you Dad! We're all your sons and daughters now.

  • @bobboby6203
    @bobboby6203 Před 4 lety +4

    It feels like I'm crying and remembering my Dad when he was still Alive. Thanks for the little "Dadvice".

  • @75muneka
    @75muneka Před 4 lety +15

    This totally brought tears 😢😢 my boys lost their dad 5yrs ago. Thank you for having such a wonderful heart. Reading your story you well know how much boys need their dads in their lives. I wish I would have seen your video last year when graduation came around and I didn’t know how to do his tie😢
    Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @christinesharlow6834
    @christinesharlow6834 Před rokem +14

    Thank you so much! My husband just passed away this year and he was my handyman 💙 I have moved to a new home and I need to be independent. Your kind and gentle demeanor helps me stay calm and be able to do things correctly. 👍 Plus, I have all the awesome tools that I bought him over the years!

    • @lindsayoliver5533
      @lindsayoliver5533 Před 10 měsíci +1

      So sorry for your loss. Keep learning and hopefully it can become fun!

  • @dakotababyak1842
    @dakotababyak1842 Před 4 lety +5

    Never had a father figure in my life. My “dad” was never apart of my life. I didn’t have anyone to show me these things. Thank you so much for all of your videos.

  • @averyhogue9387
    @averyhogue9387 Před 4 lety +24

    I really appreciate everything you do for thousands of people. I actually live with my dad but he can’t do anything because of his medical conditions so I became the “handy man” in the house, and I find these videos helpful! I’m so thankful that you post these things!❤️

  • @mariat2629
    @mariat2629 Před 4 lety +4

    My Dad passed away 6 months ago and your videos are helping me a lot!! Thank you so so much!!

  • @Andreasen84
    @Andreasen84 Před 4 lety +8

    I'm 35 now and I lost my dad when I was 13.. I see him in you, trying to teach me the stuff he never got around to

  • @nilkaaaaaaaaa
    @nilkaaaaaaaaa Před 4 lety +15

    I’ve been wanting to put up shelves for a long time now. When I saw your daughters post on Facebook I knew I had to check out your video.
    This was so helpful so detailed and I learned so much. I’ve tried to put shelves up in the past and ended up with a few wholes and no shelves haha. I’ll definitely will be getting a stud finder. Thank you for this and for being an amazing dad! 💗

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks Nilka! Make sure to pick up an inexpensive level like I show in the video.
      If you keep things level, it makes all the difference. 👍

    • @DamienDarksideBlog
      @DamienDarksideBlog Před 4 lety +1

      Also having a helper or two makes all the difference! Having someone help look at the level, holding the shelf, or even just having a cellphone camera flashlight providing extra light can be very helpful.

  • @emmanuelaguilar387
    @emmanuelaguilar387 Před 4 lety +17

    I never met my father, left when my mom was pregnant of me. This really hits home! You are truly a good soul doing something like this. We really appreciate this!

  • @ozkid8657
    @ozkid8657 Před 2 lety +54

    i had to cut contact with my dad and his family due to his violent tendencies. i have always felt left out of the proper “dad experience” because of how he was and gosh your channel is just making me so happy. you are doing so many people a service that they never thought they would have access to

    • @ruthie8785
      @ruthie8785 Před 9 měsíci

      I’m glad you’ve cut that out of your life, hard as it may be. Good luck to you!

  • @thegeneral1733
    @thegeneral1733 Před rokem +1

    I have some sort of anxiety and feel bad when I ask people what I see as 'stupid' questions. I have a dad, but I feel safe learning things from this guy. Not saying my dad is bad, he's great but of course I feel stupid for asking him questions. Thank you, man, I needed this really badly.

  • @jadziamerryweather77888
    @jadziamerryweather77888 Před 4 lety +8

    Thanks, Dad! I really wanted to put a shelf up in my bathroom, and now I have the confidence to try it. I got that drill on Black Friday last year! :)

    • @DadhowdoI
      @DadhowdoI  Před 4 lety +3

      You're welcome Jessica. I will be doing a video on that drill in the near future. 👍

    • @jenniferwebster405
      @jenniferwebster405 Před 3 lety

      Dad, how do I? Oh yes, bought the drill and what do you call it cement hammer thing, but a bit intimidated. Also not sure how to buy the screws, drywall fittings, and measure the correct drill bit required. I want to build pantry shelves but the drill bit vs dry wall plastic support thing, I have no idea. You can tell by my terminology!

  • @chloebrown5856
    @chloebrown5856 Před 4 lety +5

    I’ve had a bad time with dads. Always felt like I missed so much teaching. Thank you so much

  • @Shawnshawn100
    @Shawnshawn100 Před 4 lety +1

    I appreciate everything about what ur doing as a 23 year old mother who grew up with out her dad😭💔 thank you❤❤

  • @ringmybellesnaturalhairjou1843

    Thank you. My dad left when I was 7. Seems so simple but your vids are a balm to the soul of my inner child that I didn't realize I needed. New subbie

  • @acaroline1232
    @acaroline1232 Před 4 lety +9

    I don’t even need to hang a shelf right now and found myself just watching this. Dad goals. Thanks for being our dad. We’ve all needed you. ♥️
    If you have a chance, I am hanging a shelf from the ceiling, are studs and such the same as they are in the wall?

  • @LexiSauce
    @LexiSauce Před 4 lety +88

    Thank you so much for this. It is so thoughtfully put together. I am actually working on putting up decorations on my wall so this was very helpful!
    Could you kindly make a video on how to patch up walls? You know, mistakes sometimes happen haha. Links to products you would recommend if possible? Such as putty, etc. A link to those sheet rock anchors in this video would be nice too :D
    Thank you very much for your time!

    • @chantresswinslow229
      @chantresswinslow229 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes! Please do one on fixing walls :)

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer Před 4 lety +3

      www.homedepot.com/p/E-Z-Ancor-Twist-N-Lock-75-lbs-8-x-1-1-4-in-Philips-Zinc-Plated-Nylon-Flat-Head-Drywall-Anchors-with-Screws-2-Pack-25610/310450300

    • @LexiSauce
      @LexiSauce Před 4 lety +1

      @@electronicengineer thank you for the link!

  • @jasminepetal3972
    @jasminepetal3972 Před 9 měsíci +1

    WOWWW you went into detail about every thing!!! Tools to have that would generally be used, the math and subtracting shelf height, the landlord and being careful about holes and im only 3 mins and 27 seconds in ?!?!?! Thankyou for helping and keeping it short n simple but also covering basically everything!!! Youre awesomee!

  • @South1185420
    @South1185420 Před 4 lety +1

    I can definitely relate to the purpose of these videos. Im 23 and thank you man all these videos will help me once I get my house sooner this year!

  • @RoanokeGaming
    @RoanokeGaming Před 4 lety +5

    I imagine Ill be watching this channel alot. I can always add to the dad knowledge swishing around in my head

  • @GayRiku
    @GayRiku Před 2 lety +6

    I really appreciate this. My dad passed away in 2020. He was in the construction industry and was a big DIY kind of guy. He knew a lot about everything, from building things to fixing cars - I tried to learn what he taught me but admittedly I don't remember a lot of it. I just moved out on my own and have been pretty lost when it comes to DIY projects, which makes me miss him even more. I can't call him for help anymore, but these videos are super comforting and helpful. Thank you for what you do!

  • @NorJeber
    @NorJeber Před 4 lety +14

    My father was by no means distant, in fact, I love him very much and he's very handy. We just never did these things together. Thank you for this!

  • @miculcabral7513
    @miculcabral7513 Před 4 lety +26

    i saw your daughter's post on reddit and came here,really needed help with this and i got it from you,thanks man!

  • @KuliJens
    @KuliJens Před 4 lety +42

    Dad: "I'll be using sheetrock screws"
    Me: "Okay, *the* sheetrock screw"
    Dad:"...I'll get a chance to show you *which type* of sheetrock screw I recommend"
    Me: "...That's one of the most stereotypical Dad things I've ever heard."

  • @chrismitchell6344
    @chrismitchell6344 Před 4 lety +1

    I applaud your passion and your reasoning behind this. There needs to be more people willing to step up to be good mentors for there family. I think we as a society need to focus more on stuff like this then handing your 2 year old a tablet to get em out of your hair!!! . Teach your kids !! Love your kids, help your kids , in the end family is all you have.

    • @chrismitchell6344
      @chrismitchell6344 Před 4 lety

      Oh By the way i shared this! on All my socials there will be over 1M people that sees my post , SIR i hope u have so much success and i hope you are blessed in many ways.

  • @PaijeBreaks
    @PaijeBreaks Před 3 lety +1

    I don't even need to hang a shelf, but I watched this entire video and took notes - Thanks Dad!

  • @oscarmejia604
    @oscarmejia604 Před rokem +14

    My dad never taught me! This is so useful thank you so much

  • @federicajultinebattaglia4810

    I found out about you on Facebook and I think you're one of the most precious person on this planet.

  • @nelliemusignac
    @nelliemusignac Před 4 lety

    Definitely need a video for basic tools to have around. I'm 42, and I know a few things, but would love to learn a lot more. Thank you for being you, and helping us out.

  • @ivywalk5313
    @ivywalk5313 Před 4 lety

    Sir, I love you. Thank you for being there for so many people. You are a good man. I hope you live a long, happy life filled with love and laughs.

  • @shaninevanz09
    @shaninevanz09 Před 4 lety +8

    This channel is a holy grail. Since my dad passed away, I've been having a hard time fixing or building stuff on my own since my mom and sister don't know shit. We always fix or build things together with my Dad. I'm glad I came across this channel. Thanks Dad!

  • @biabia421
    @biabia421 Před 4 lety +8

    Dad! I needed this like a month ago. Thank you! Found your channel through a tumblr post. Thank you for filling in for those out there without a dad. Brilliant channel idea. Keep the videos coming.

  • @TheJsan0891
    @TheJsan0891 Před 4 lety +1

    And the “CZcams Dad Award” goes to... 🤗You are a game changer! Thanks Dad!

  • @jadefarrell261
    @jadefarrell261 Před 4 lety

    28 years old and I need this channel ❤️❤️❤️ thank you 🙏🏻

  • @joecocomo1334
    @joecocomo1334 Před 4 lety +11

    I never learned the basics when I was a child. As a new home owner, this is the very best channel on CZcams. Thank you so much for the great, helpful videos!