I’m a fix-it daughter as well but since my dad passed I miss having the opportunity to discuss solutions to problems with him. He lived a long life (90 years) and taught me a lot❤
I wanted to learn from my Dad but he just didn't want to teach me. He taught my younger sister everything but didn't have the patience with me. He lived to 99. He taught me to love all animals except snakes and spiders. Miss my dad.
One of my favourite videos is of my 6 and 5 year old daughters jacking up my car. The 5 year old with rubber gloves on while wearing a pink dress and the 6 year old shouting "Oh my god I did it" when the car started lifting. My mother changed a flat tyre while pregnant with me, I want my daughters to have a similar level of self-reliance
Same. My daddy was a jack of all trades. Can't nobody compare. Men i date are amazed i do everything from woodworking to driving a semi truck. Love him❤
SAME!! Soo.. how do we find manly men to date in this day and age lol.. like most men i date... I end up teaching them stuff their daddies shoulda taught them 🫣 hard out here these days lmao
Amen. All kids, boys and girls, need to learn necessary life skills. They should not be counting on another person to fill in the gaps. Basic repairs, car maintenance, cleaning, cooking, etc. Depriving your kids of these skills because of their gender is just setting them up for struggle, while teaching them these skills sets them up to thrive, regardless of when or whether they find a partner.
@@HeartandHomeCrewat first i think my dad (a fix it man) is sexist but now my brother grown and he didn't pass the knowledge too 😂 too bad because his skillset is insanely good
@@O.OxximslySome people are more gifted/naturally good at teaching than others, so that may have something to do with it. Even if you know how to do something, figuring out how to pass that knowledge on effectively is a completely separate hurdle to try to clear.
Facts. My friend’s dad was a mechanic. My friend had ALL the equipment and bc I lived with her, I learned to put up shelves, fix my tires, even fixed the plumbing once. It’s such an essential skill.
There are 2 kinds of fix-it Dads, the kind that want you to know how to do it and the kind that just take over any project you try to start. The first produce people who actually know how to do things. The second produces people who holds the vacuum. Edit: I don't mean vacuuming the floors but holding the end of a shop vac while they sand/cut something.
Lol, i hold the vaccum for my dad when he makes stuff lol, but hes also learning as he goes, and im learning beside him. And i also learn stuff from my grandpa who is the ultimate fix it guy. 😂
I’m also the fix-it daughter! But I also married a fix-it man by chance. Now we have a great balance of the skills needed, and a collection of hand-me-down tools 😊
Same here, add in that I'm a tiny 5'1" woman and my husband is 6'4" and we even have more of a balance as I can fit in areas he can't, while he can reach places I can't 😂
Hell yes! My dad is a fix it dad and I’ve worked beside him and away from him fixing things since I was 16yrs old. I’m now 45. Best thing my dad ever taught me was to be independent 🙌🏼♥️
So true. My dad passed away a couple of years ago and I felt so lost without him. Not just emotionally but also when it came to fixing things. So I turned it around, I learned how to do things and now I’m the “handyman” in our household- and I love it. Nothing is more empowering than figuring something out yourself, and being able to step back and say “dang… I DID that, with THESE hands!” Love your channel, so much talent, and I am inspired by all your projects. GIRL POWER!💪🏻🎀🔨🧰💕
I am a fix-it daughter too. Though I learnt most everything from my mother given that I grew up with an absentee father. As for the rest, I am just self taught. Own it! You do not need a man to do things for you when you are one hundred percent capable of doing it yourself, girls. Deep respect for you and your father. Perfect example of self sustainability that all are capable of.
I was looking for someone like me in the comments hahah, I'm the fix-it daughter with a boyfriend who cannot fix things, he wants to, but I always have to come save him, or tell him how to fix it😂
Yes! Love it ❤. I had a fix it Mum. When I broke up from my first relationship she brought me a drill as that was what she bought for her self when she got divorced. She taught me to learn how to do things for myself. ❤
I REALLY wish that I knew more about fixing stuff that tears up!!! If possible when I can I'll just Google how to fix something and then watch videos on it until I'm confident I can do it!!!
@@HeartandHomeCrewme too! If I don't already know or remember I TH-cam it. I'm mechanically inclined so that means I pick up on things fairly easily and master them quickly. I love it. I recently moved into a brand new apartment and had to fix several things done by professional & licensed contractors. I asked for the name of the company so I'd know to not ever use them or recommend them. It was simple things that should NOT have been wrong and some dangerous. Smh my kiddos say they're so glad I have these skills and passed it on to them. My daughter especially loves when she knows more then some guys lol and my son knows more then some older then him 🥰 it's a special trait that should be passed on as much as possible because all tho there is schooling for these growing up learning provides experiences and way more knowledge imo
My Dad was like you and he could just look at something and figure out how to take it apart and put it back together!! Unfortunately I didn't get those genes from him and he passed away before teaching me how to do stuff like that too!! But, I think it's awesome that you and your kids are all able to figure out the way to do your own repairs!! The fact that you're passing your knowledge on to them is really great especially when it seems like most kids can't put the phone down to even carry on a conversation with other people!!! I think that speaks volumes about you being a really good Mom!!!!
Me too girly!!! My dad made sure I didn't need to depend on anyone. I can fix my toilet, I can refurbish furniture, I can change a flat tire, I I can install flooring...let's go fix it daughters!!!!❤❤❤
You are my inspiration, esp after seeing that cupboard you restored to probably better than new condition. Hats off to your dad for teaching and inspiring you!
I agree! I had a fix-it dad and I absolutely loved spending time with him and learning how to do certain things. Unfortunately he died very suddenly when I was 17, but I was able to teach all my friends basic things like changing car fuses and batteries, jump starting the car and changing tyres etc. Thank you, dad and thanks from all my former teen girl friends you taught basic car maintenance skills to via me!
Respectfully, he's not a fix-it dad. He's a teach-you-to-fix-it dad. That's so lovely. Teaching your kids to be capable and skilled in these real-life situations is the BEST way to make them self-sufficient and setting them up for success once you, inevitably, can't be there for your kids anymore. She'll carry this knowledge and remember Dad for the rest of her life. ❤ Hats off to you sir for taking the time to teach her. That's a great dad.
My Dad was a carpenter and my Step Dad was a mechanic. My stepdad had big hands so he had me under the cars at 13 and would guide my small hands where his hands couldn’t fit. He would get so frustrated with me sometimes for not knowing where what was but now those are the best memories with him. My favorite is he had me help with a starter and he forgot to tell me not to cross wires before hand luckily I am afraid to get shocked so I knew better but he started screaming “don’t cross the wires you will reverse the polarity” he said it probably 5 times before I could tell him were good I didn’t lol. I thought he was going to have a heart attack over that one. I am a blessed daughter for sure.
I learned how to fix/ build from my dad AND mom. I tile, build furniture from scratch, paint, reupholster, put in windows but I also bake, cook, sew, knit, garden, cut hair… The things they didn’t teach me I can find out myself. THIS is the best skill in my toolbox.
I wish my fix it dad taught me these skills. He was too afraid I’d hurt myself or someone else would hurt me if I did things myself. My husband ended up being the one to show me how to change a tire when I was like 27
You can be a fix it woman and marry a fix it man, its not a contest 😂 marrying someone like your dad just shows what a wonderful father he is. I get it, I'm a farm girl, we all learned how to do things 🎉
I don't think it was about making it a contest. It was more about the fact that she doesn't _need_ a fix it man. She doesn't need to rely on one. She can do it herself. But if a fix it man comes along, then yeah, what you said applies. Ie, supplementary, not a necessity.
Trucker's daughter here, my time with dad was his fixing things while in between loads, etc. I still do some of my car things and have held my own at dealers/shops when I knew something was off. I'm so glad for the experiences, learned so much let alone about distribution, managing freight, expenses, timing, routing, etc. Loved traveling in the rig during summers, meeting all kinds of people, driving by age 12, etc. You go girl!
Same!! And I married a very good man, so when he can’t get to a minor fix-it, I just do it and he’s always so impressed and grateful! But he does the complicated fixes and we all love love love him for it. We have never called anyone to fix anything that’s not a windshield.
My dad is a fix it man, and this year just gone for Christmas I got a toolbox full of tools. He taught me how to service my own car and rotate the wheels. I spent hours in his shed with him growing up watching him work on his projects, and we did many of them together. I am most certainly a fix it daughter 😂
Amen, fellow fix it girlie! My Dad taught me how to build a car from scratch & from the ground up, plaster, drywall, flooring, carpentry, metallurgy, masonry, to make ammunition, make my own firearms and bow/arrows, take apart & rebuild/fix every possible appliance, computer and household item, to negotiate intelligently and to NEVER have to depend on another human -man OR woman - to do anything I should be knowledgeable and intelligent enough to do MYSELF. That's what dads ate SUPPOSED to do! Instill confidence and self reliance in you so you rise to the challenge instead of relying on others to do things for you or just giving up & giving in instead of putting up a valiant fight. 💯❤️
My Dad was a fix it dad and taught my Mom everything she knows and she is now teaching me. I wish I could’ve learned and done it from him but that’s not what was in God’s plans unfortunately. I just grateful he is still alive and around no matter what.
I told my dad a long time ago that the thing I appreciated most was never hearing him say, "I don't know how to do that." It was always more like let me see if I can, or I think I can figure that out ❤ he also put up with my 1000s of questions as a child. He definitely raised a Fix It daughter, and I raised a Fix It daughter 😍 I miss him, but I'm thankful he taught me how to fix things on my own.
That's like my mother and my grandpa! My grandpa was a mechanic, and when my mother was young (8+) she would go out and work on cars with my grandpa. My grandma got mad when my mom would be covered in oil, dirt, sweat and grease. My mother grew up as the only girl amongst her six brothers, and she was raised like they were. During the summers she'd go stay in a house in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by acres of woods. She'd go into the woods and only come back when it was time for dinner. She has a lot of stories about that. As an adult, she is truly a fix-it-mom. If she can fix it, she will.
My mom and dad were the fix it parents. I have built a cabin, gutted two homes and remodeled or family home. There is nothing you can’t do if you try! I love it.
I am the fix it mum and daughter! I taught my kids the same as my dad taught me! I fix anything and everything. Other than gas and electricity I pretty much just crack on with it. The kids will call me if they need anything done and I’ll talk them through it if it’s something they have not done or are a little unsure on. Then I’ll praise them massively when they do it. My grandad was the same way and taught us so much. Now I’m a grandma and teach my granddaughters how to. I married a fix it man, so if I can’t do anything because I’m too busy or I’m in pain (I’m disabled and have major back problems!) I will just let hubby do it. But we do it together as well. All in all we’re the fix it family! 😊
I’m a fix-it woman! I was neglected as a child, though, and by 14 I felt I was the only man in the house despite having a father and brothers. I did all sorts of stuff from electricity to wallpaper. Got electrocuted a few times too, till I figured out how to do it. That’s one of the reasons I turned out to be anxiously independent fix-it woman. I think there’s a huge difference on the path someone gets fix-it person. Being neglected makes you highly anxious, but still independent. But being supported in this path makes you independent and content. As I’m still a fix-it woman I’m on my way to fix my anxiety to become a content fix-it woman. So, my advice to the parents who wish to raise a fix-it offspring, please do not neglect them. Raise them with support and kindness. Anxious and content fix-it persons might look the same but what’s happening inside is not the same. But I still like being a fix-it woman. I think in addition to neglect that forced me to survive, there’s actually huge part of my personality that made me the fix-it kid, not my siblings.
Preach. I had a fix it dad and I married a guy who did not have one. Guess who does all of the house projects? For my birthday last year, my dad bought me a miter saw. If an appliance breaks, I fix it or at least know what’s wrong with it so that we don’t get played by a repair guy. If the house needs an update, I do it. He goes to Lowe’s with the list that I’ve made. Kudos to all the fix-it dads out there who teach all of their children how to be self-sufficient regardless of gender.
I didn't grow up with a father around, but still wanna learn how to fix anything, so that I can do it myself. It's hard if you don't have anyone to teach you, or the right tools and supplies. But I'm trying... ♡
My dad is a fix it dad who grew up with a fix it dad. (His dad was a carpenter.) When I can, I try to have him teach me things, but usually I don’t stick around because I can tell he just wants to work and he doesn’t really want me in the way.
I had a fix it dad. Still figuring out my life but turns out, he gave me the basics. I can survive on my own but I still want a fix it boyfriend cause it's convenient. If a relationship is 50-50, I do love to cook, keep everything tidy and organize the house. You fix everything else and we're even 😂
Your dad is awesome for getting you ready for the real world. You are fortunate to have a dad to teach all of that. Some of us had to learn that on our own, thanks TH-cam.
The best gift my dad gave me was to know how to fix everything around the house! The only thing he didn't show me (never came around it) was how to install a light fixture and I'm so mad idk how to do it. I gotta learn asap!
My dad was more of an engineer and my mom was fix-it mom^^ Now I can both fix, clean/fully update computers, solder wires from broken christmas lights, change tires and happy to fix any ikea furniture problems. Just give me the rights tools and I'm the fix-it daughter
I saw a tiktok of a girl fixing things with the voice over thing saying «it’s not that hard - boys can do it» on repeat. Made me realise I have grown up with a fix it dad and thought most things like that were too complicated for me. But now with that mantra in my head I am fixing things too!
My granddad was a fix-it dad, but my dad was not. Hates plumbing, uses frustrating shortcuts in carpentry, just the edge of weaponized incompetence type stuff. He's great if you need help with computers or electricity, but everything else, no. Growing up, I saw how frustrating it was for my mom not to have much help or a teammate, even though she was fairly handy because her dad was so handy. I married a man who is the son and grandson of carpenters, and who does computer design. He can build the computer, use it to draw the building, then build the building. Best of both worlds.😊 We're definitely a fix-it couple.
I have two brothers and yet I was always the one wanting to help dad fix and build things. Both my brothers never seemed to care or be interested, but I freaking loved it. My dad taught me so much and some of my fondest memories will always be working with and learning from him. Because of him I know how to drywall and build a deck and shelves and wire electricity and fix mechanics. Us I do have actual training in these fields but he was where the interest came from. I love to fix things, thanks dad. Oh, I’m a girl btw and the youngest sibling
Being a fix-it daughter of a fix-it Dad, I'm here to tell you that having a fix-it husband makes for wonderful collaborative activities. Ad date night can be a trip to Menard's or Lowe's, followed by China Star. Fix-it people have such practical options!
I have a fix-it dad, and I WISH he would've taught me how to fix and build things 😩 especially now that my husband and I are hopefully buying our first home, an old fixer-upper, and I want to paint everything! I don't care if I have to watch TH-cam tutorials, I'm going to learn how to paint the inside and outside and build things to make it our own!
do it, you'll have so much fun and there's nothing better than standing back and admiring your handiwork. at least with paint it's easily cleaned up / redone. massive rollers and sprays make easy work. prep is everything. enjoy.
I had a fix it dad, I am his daughter, but everytime I asked him to teach me how he fixed something, he said it was his magic hands and took a nap. I can't fix anything but I still love him lol
I am also the fix it daughter. I started out young as a light holder when I was just a wee little girl and have worked my way into an essential part of any house fix it project.
Yassss this is how I was raised to... I can do my breaks tires oil all while full makeup and nails done... I've been told it's my superpower of the hood
Same. My dad was also an electrical engineer so i learned a lot about wiring and in general technology (computers specifically). For my 11th bday, we built my own tiny PC tower together from entirely separate pieces that we bought together at Fry's.
As a single mom homeowner on a budget, I had to learn to be a fix-it mom. One year, I asked my teenaged kids for a sander for Christmas. They got me a cute little crafting sander. I wanted a SANDER, as in a 1/3 sheet sander. 😅
@@HeartandHomeCrew : Yes, at least they tried, right?😁 I returned it to Sears, where the tool department manager knew me as a Craftsman Club member. He laughed when I showed him the little sander.
I just want to say- everyone is different. We shouldn’t have to put someone down to promote ourselves. Good for you being a fix it daughter. That’s awesome. You’re not better than the person who married a fix it man. Love to all- peace and may everyone find their happiness building others up.
Omg❤ me too! My dad and my grandpa are fix it men. My childhood memories are all about the times My dad and grandpa fixing things around the house and cars. I now dream of buying an old house to fix it, paint it and remodel lol one day❤
Great job 👏 dad and daughter. Thank you for acknowledging your father for giving you the skills that save you money 💰 and spare you the bs that comes along with hiring idiots ❤
My dad is a fix it man but he never taught me how to be a fix it girl, I've been having to learn it by myself and with my boyfriend's help. To all the girls that were overprotected or that people would doubt about their skills, girl, you can do it, stop listening to the voices of your past and start being the adult that little girl needed 💖
My dad was a fix-it dad. Unfortunately he was irritable, yelled, had a quick temper and never had time for me. So I became a "figure it out myself" daughter. It's ok if she doesn't want to be a fix-it daughter. We all have skills we bring to our relationships. It's ok if they're all different.
I have a fix-it dad. He refused to teach me anything other than the bare minimum, saying, "A woman should do that stuff". I still fix stuff and do things that I learned on my own and through trial and error, and am becoming the fix-it woman in my house 🥰
Same 😂 My dad's a doctor and people don't believe me when I tell them he made all ihr furniture because he loves carpentry and that he regularly fixes the kitchen sink instead of calling a plumber
Whooooo!!! Mamma got some mad "fix it" skills fr!!! That bathroom was breathtaking ❤ and all your other stuff was on point! Earned you a new subby here!! Can't wait to see all you got. I'm a go get em kind of gal, so your story line grabbed my heart for sure. Mines a little different. My Dad was not one to fix or tinker with repairs and such. He'd get it done by paying someone else to do it. And that set a fire in my heart when I realized I was able to fix or just make something better all on my own. So thanks for sharing this honey, especially because these younger generations need to pick up on these life skills. It helps in your own endeavors and you can make an honest living with these priceless skills. Trust me when I say you won't go hungry when this is a business 💯! Have a good one young lady, keep on shining 🛠🧰⚒ Xo from California 💛🙋♀️🌻😘
I have a fix it dad, I am a fix it daughter. I still married a fix it man because I am not fixing everything.
Haha wise!!
exactly, it’s i can but it nice to have some help 😂 im still looking for my fix it man
True! 😂😂
your child will have the ultimate form
I have a fix it dad, I am a fix it daughter. My poor husband is definitely not a fix it guy 😅 the fix it tasks fall to me.
Fix-it ma'am.
Haha love that!
Perfect
No one's stopping her in marrying her Fix It Dad. ❤
Reminds me of the handy ma’am mercury stardust
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I'm a fix it daughter, and I married a fix it man. Together, WE FIX IT ALL!!!
Even better!!!
"Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!"
Bob the Builder is your theme song, you're welcome
Time to tell the husband you got a new our song /j
Yin and yang. Don't listen to those who say they can be it all. It's impossible, there has to be balance.
@@7Kazi7 True. Just because he can fix drywall doesn't mean I can.. I'm an electrician.
Aahhhhh yes! Love this! Same with mine lol!
I’m a fix-it daughter as well but since my dad passed I miss having the opportunity to discuss solutions to problems with him. He lived a long life (90 years) and taught me a lot❤
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I wanted to learn from my Dad but he just didn't want to teach me. He taught my younger sister everything but didn't have the patience with me. He lived to 99. He taught me to love all animals except snakes and spiders. Miss my dad.
I once changed my own flat tire on the side of the highway in the rain, in heels, after a graveyard shift. Thanks for teaching me that, pops!
Nice work! 🙌
Wowww😮
Mom taught me to change a flat
Dancer?
@@ebonylo. Lol I realize now how that sounds...but no, I was a Concierge at some fancy condos.
To all the fix it dads and moms teaching ALL their kids how to get sh*t done for themselves!
Yes!! 🙌
Much affection and admiration to them all!
One of my favourite videos is of my 6 and 5 year old daughters jacking up my car. The 5 year old with rubber gloves on while wearing a pink dress and the 6 year old shouting "Oh my god I did it" when the car started lifting. My mother changed a flat tyre while pregnant with me, I want my daughters to have a similar level of self-reliance
Same. My daddy was a jack of all trades. Can't nobody compare. Men i date are amazed i do everything from woodworking to driving a semi truck. Love him❤
Aw love this!! And good for you!
Real woman ❤
Same!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
SAME!! Soo.. how do we find manly men to date in this day and age lol.. like most men i date... I end up teaching them stuff their daddies shoulda taught them 🫣 hard out here these days lmao
@anotheruser7104 become a passport sister in another western country
Amen. All kids, boys and girls, need to learn necessary life skills. They should not be counting on another person to fill in the gaps. Basic repairs, car maintenance, cleaning, cooking, etc. Depriving your kids of these skills because of their gender is just setting them up for struggle, while teaching them these skills sets them up to thrive, regardless of when or whether they find a partner.
Absolutely!
@@HeartandHomeCrewat first i think my dad (a fix it man) is sexist but now my brother grown and he didn't pass the knowledge too 😂 too bad because his skillset is insanely good
yes, I wholeheartedly agree with this comment! they should seriously be teaching these basic life skills in school.
@@O.OxximslySome people are more gifted/naturally good at teaching than others, so that may have something to do with it. Even if you know how to do something, figuring out how to pass that knowledge on effectively is a completely separate hurdle to try to clear.
Facts. My friend’s dad was a mechanic. My friend had ALL the equipment and bc I lived with her, I learned to put up shelves, fix my tires, even fixed the plumbing once. It’s such an essential skill.
That’s incredible!
There are 2 kinds of fix-it Dads, the kind that want you to know how to do it and the kind that just take over any project you try to start. The first produce people who actually know how to do things. The second produces people who holds the vacuum. Edit: I don't mean vacuuming the floors but holding the end of a shop vac while they sand/cut something.
Oh the task of having to hold the vacuum cleaner just right
Lol, i hold the vaccum for my dad when he makes stuff lol, but hes also learning as he goes, and im learning beside him. And i also learn stuff from my grandpa who is the ultimate fix it guy. 😂
I’m also the fix-it daughter! But I also married a fix-it man by chance. Now we have a great balance of the skills needed, and a collection of hand-me-down tools 😊
I love that so much!
Oh that's the dream! I'm slowly learning how to be the fix it "man" bc I never had that fix it parent
Same here, add in that I'm a tiny 5'1" woman and my husband is 6'4" and we even have more of a balance as I can fit in areas he can't, while he can reach places I can't 😂
Girl, my dad was a LAZY fix-it dad. He can fix anything but just doesn’t want to. I’ve become fix-it daughter out of *necessity* . 😂❤
Hell yes! My dad is a fix it dad and I’ve worked beside him and away from him fixing things since I was 16yrs old. I’m now 45. Best thing my dad ever taught me was to be independent 🙌🏼♥️
I love that!
So true. My dad passed away a couple of years ago and I felt so lost without him. Not just emotionally but also when it came to fixing things. So I turned it around, I learned how to do things and now I’m the “handyman” in our household- and I love it. Nothing is more empowering than figuring something out yourself, and being able to step back and say “dang… I DID that, with THESE hands!”
Love your channel, so much talent, and I am inspired by all your projects. GIRL POWER!💪🏻🎀🔨🧰💕
Yes! It’s the best to be able to say “I did that!!?” Good for you!
Thank you so very much! ✨🤍
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I am a fix-it daughter too. Though I learnt most everything from my mother given that I grew up with an absentee father. As for the rest, I am just self taught.
Own it! You do not need a man to do things for you when you are one hundred percent capable of doing it yourself, girls.
Deep respect for you and your father. Perfect example of self sustainability that all are capable of.
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I'm a fix it daughter and married a man who can't fix anything. It's great being able to blow his mind even after 25 years of marriage
Hahah yes! 🙌
I was looking for someone like me in the comments hahah, I'm the fix-it daughter with a boyfriend who cannot fix things, he wants to, but I always have to come save him, or tell him how to fix it😂
Hope he brings plenty to the relationship
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Girl you should marry a man with a lot of self confidence or a chef then y’all can work all day and come together and have everything done
Yes! Love it ❤. I had a fix it Mum. When I broke up from my first relationship she brought me a drill as that was what she bought for her self when she got divorced. She taught me to learn how to do things for myself. ❤
Oh goodness I love that! Go mom!
OH MY GOSH!!! My dad took my tires off too!!! He said well, you’re gonna learn today. I’ve never heard anyone else have that experience!!! 😂
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My dad gave a tool box with tools when I moved into my first apartment. The best housewarming gift I ever received.
Aw that’s the best!
My dad was NOT a fix-it dad, which why I married a fix-it man! I'm so happy my kids will learn those skills and I'm learning some of them too. ❤
That’s so great!!
Yes!!! 👏🏼 Growing up we were a fix it family! Mom and grandma redid houses.
Oh my gosh that’s amazing! Yes to the fix it family!
my Gran was still fixing her own house in her 90s. awesome grandma.
I REALLY wish that I knew more about fixing stuff that tears up!!! If possible when I can I'll just Google how to fix something and then watch videos on it until I'm confident I can do it!!!
That’s exactly what I do! Love it!
@@HeartandHomeCrewme too! If I don't already know or remember I TH-cam it. I'm mechanically inclined so that means I pick up on things fairly easily and master them quickly. I love it. I recently moved into a brand new apartment and had to fix several things done by professional & licensed contractors. I asked for the name of the company so I'd know to not ever use them or recommend them. It was simple things that should NOT have been wrong and some dangerous. Smh my kiddos say they're so glad I have these skills and passed it on to them. My daughter especially loves when she knows more then some guys lol and my son knows more then some older then him 🥰 it's a special trait that should be passed on as much as possible because all tho there is schooling for these growing up learning provides experiences and way more knowledge imo
Way to go!
My Dad was like you and he could just look at something and figure out how to take it apart and put it back together!! Unfortunately I didn't get those genes from him and he passed away before teaching me how to do stuff like that too!! But, I think it's awesome that you and your kids are all able to figure out the way to do your own repairs!! The fact that you're passing your knowledge on to them is really great especially when it seems like most kids can't put the phone down to even carry on a conversation with other people!!! I think that speaks volumes about you being a really good Mom!!!!
My mom is a fix-it woman. I haven’t quite inherited her skills and her knowledge, but I’ve got the spirit!
I love it!
Nah, I still want a fix-it man 😂
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Im a fix it daughter too! I have also built some of my own furniture pieces, a cat tower, shelving unit, and nightstand.
That’s incredible! Don’t you feel so accomplished?
@@HeartandHomeCrew yeah I do, and it makes my dad really happy to see me so capable.
Me too girly!!! My dad made sure I didn't need to depend on anyone. I can fix my toilet, I can refurbish furniture, I can change a flat tire, I I can install flooring...let's go fix it daughters!!!!❤❤❤
Yes girl!! High five 🙌
Tar your roof! You don’t need any men roofers!
You are my inspiration, esp after seeing that cupboard you restored to probably better than new condition. Hats off to your dad for teaching and inspiring you!
Aw thank you!!
Holy crap the bathroom wallpaper and paint were STUNNING
Ahhhh thank you!!
I agree! I had a fix-it dad and I absolutely loved spending time with him and learning how to do certain things. Unfortunately he died very suddenly when I was 17, but I was able to teach all my friends basic things like changing car fuses and batteries, jump starting the car and changing tyres etc. Thank you, dad and thanks from all my former teen girl friends you taught basic car maintenance skills to via me!
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Now that’s a good dad. We love our fix-it-dads. ❤
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My father taught me a few skills in car repair, & using power tools but having a spouse that can also fix things is a treasure.
Yes that would be the best scenario!
I hear you girl! One of my favorite gifts from my Dad was my own ratchet set. I still have some of his old tools I use all the time.
That’s amazing! 🥰
Hell yeah! Grew up with a single mom who did ALL the home improvement HERSELF. Now, here I am today doing it by myself for myself!
Good for you!
Respectfully, he's not a fix-it dad. He's a teach-you-to-fix-it dad. That's so lovely. Teaching your kids to be capable and skilled in these real-life situations is the BEST way to make them self-sufficient and setting them up for success once you, inevitably, can't be there for your kids anymore. She'll carry this knowledge and remember Dad for the rest of her life. ❤ Hats off to you sir for taking the time to teach her. That's a great dad.
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My Dad was a carpenter and my Step Dad was a mechanic. My stepdad had big hands so he had me under the cars at 13 and would guide my small hands where his hands couldn’t fit. He would get so frustrated with me sometimes for not knowing where what was but now those are the best memories with him. My favorite is he had me help with a starter and he forgot to tell me not to cross wires before hand luckily I am afraid to get shocked so I knew better but he started screaming “don’t cross the wires you will reverse the polarity” he said it probably 5 times before I could tell him were good I didn’t lol. I thought he was going to have a heart attack over that one. I am a blessed daughter for sure.
Ahahah love that story!
That’s the way to be. Even if you don’t have to do it all, you need to know how to do it all, whether you are male or female.❤️🤗🐝
Agreed!
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I was also taught to be self sufficient. I'm confident I can do anything, kind of.❤
Right?! Why not try? 💃🏻
so important to be able to stand on your own 2 feet in all situations, or at least have the conviction to be able to.
Lol! Our church was building cabinets and my husband sent me and watched the baby at home saying that I'm the better one to help 😆😆😆😆
Ahaha I love that so much!!
Im happy for all these people who had dad's growing up.
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I learned how to fix/ build from my dad AND mom. I tile, build furniture from scratch, paint, reupholster, put in windows but I also bake, cook, sew, knit, garden, cut hair…
The things they didn’t teach me I can find out myself. THIS is the best skill in my toolbox.
Yes!! Love all of this!
I wish my fix it dad taught me these skills. He was too afraid I’d hurt myself or someone else would hurt me if I did things myself. My husband ended up being the one to show me how to change a tire when I was like 27
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Hot take but parents who don't teach their daughters how to use power tools/check oil/etc are setting them up for being taken advantage of.
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What if you're too poor to own the power tools?
You can be a fix it woman and marry a fix it man, its not a contest 😂 marrying someone like your dad just shows what a wonderful father he is. I get it, I'm a farm girl, we all learned how to do things 🎉
Haha no I know! It was just a fitting audio 🥰
I don't think it was about making it a contest. It was more about the fact that she doesn't _need_ a fix it man. She doesn't need to rely on one. She can do it herself. But if a fix it man comes along, then yeah, what you said applies. Ie, supplementary, not a necessity.
Trucker's daughter here, my time with dad was his fixing things while in between loads, etc. I still do some of my car things and have held my own at dealers/shops when I knew something was off. I'm so glad for the experiences, learned so much let alone about distribution, managing freight, expenses, timing, routing, etc. Loved traveling in the rig during summers, meeting all kinds of people, driving by age 12, etc. You go girl!
That’s amazing! Go you!!
Me too! I am so glad my father taught me how to be self sufficient. Now he is gone but I have his workshop going strong!
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Love it! And I bet your husband does too💕💕
Haha he does!!
You don’t need no man!! ❤🎉🎉😊
Haha but I sure do love my hubby 🥰
@@HeartandHomeCrew oh of course! I love mine too!! But he was the handy one!
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Your dad gave you important life skills. He's the MAN! And we love him for that. ❤❤❤
Same!! And I married a very good man, so when he can’t get to a minor fix-it, I just do it and he’s always so impressed and grateful! But he does the complicated fixes and we all love love love him for it. We have never called anyone to fix anything that’s not a windshield.
That’s awesome!
My niece said I’m a “man-girl”. I am my father’s daughter. ❤. My husband loves it.
Aww sweet!
I don't need a fix-it -man, I am the fixitman...You go girl, you the boss now! Your Dad trained you well! I love it😂
Haha thank you!
what genre of pick me is this. Fix things, don't fix things, It's all good.
I don't think this pick me behavior ?
@@mss-eclipse or NLOG.
My dad is a fix it man, and this year just gone for Christmas I got a toolbox full of tools. He taught me how to service my own car and rotate the wheels. I spent hours in his shed with him growing up watching him work on his projects, and we did many of them together. I am most certainly a fix it daughter 😂
I love that!
Amen, fellow fix it girlie! My Dad taught me how to build a car from scratch & from the ground up, plaster, drywall, flooring, carpentry, metallurgy, masonry, to make ammunition, make my own firearms and bow/arrows, take apart & rebuild/fix every possible appliance, computer and household item, to negotiate intelligently and to NEVER have to depend on another human -man OR woman - to do anything I should be knowledgeable and intelligent enough to do MYSELF. That's what dads ate SUPPOSED to do! Instill confidence and self reliance in you so you rise to the challenge instead of relying on others to do things for you or just giving up & giving in instead of putting up a valiant fight. 💯❤️
Girlll what!! That’s impressive! Good for you and good for dad 👏🙌
My Dad was a fix it dad and taught my Mom everything she knows and she is now teaching me. I wish I could’ve learned and done it from him but that’s not what was in God’s plans unfortunately. I just grateful he is still alive and around no matter what.
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That's exactly how my Dad raised me. And I am very happy and thankful about it.
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Right on!! If it doesn’t take strength, we can do anything!! And we should be. ❤
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I told my dad a long time ago that the thing I appreciated most was never hearing him say, "I don't know how to do that." It was always more like let me see if I can, or I think I can figure that out ❤ he also put up with my 1000s of questions as a child. He definitely raised a Fix It daughter, and I raised a Fix It daughter 😍 I miss him, but I'm thankful he taught me how to fix things on my own.
Oh I love that so much 🤍
My grand dad was a fix it man and I just adored this man so much with my whole heart. I still miss him so so much and his odd creations
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I had a fix-it mom. She was great! Earned the bacon, cooked it up in a pan, fixed the sink, and read books to me until I could read them myself.
Love!
That's like my mother and my grandpa! My grandpa was a mechanic, and when my mother was young (8+) she would go out and work on cars with my grandpa. My grandma got mad when my mom would be covered in oil, dirt, sweat and grease. My mother grew up as the only girl amongst her six brothers, and she was raised like they were. During the summers she'd go stay in a house in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by acres of woods. She'd go into the woods and only come back when it was time for dinner. She has a lot of stories about that. As an adult, she is truly a fix-it-mom. If she can fix it, she will.
Amazing!
This is awesome that you learned from your dad and now you can do so much!! What a great legacy to pass on, skills ❤
Aw yes!
My mom and dad were the fix it parents. I have built a cabin, gutted two homes and remodeled or family home. There is nothing you can’t do if you try! I love it.
That’s incredible!
I am the fix it mum and daughter! I taught my kids the same as my dad taught me! I fix anything and everything. Other than gas and electricity I pretty much just crack on with it. The kids will call me if they need anything done and I’ll talk them through it if it’s something they have not done or are a little unsure on. Then I’ll praise them massively when they do it. My grandad was the same way and taught us so much. Now I’m a grandma and teach my granddaughters how to. I married a fix it man, so if I can’t do anything because I’m too busy or I’m in pain (I’m disabled and have major back problems!) I will just let hubby do it. But we do it together as well. All in all we’re the fix it family! 😊
Oh I love this soooo much!!
Both my parents were fix-it parents and they raised two fix-it kids!! And now I can teach my friends to be fix-it folks!
Love it!
I’m a fix-it woman! I was neglected as a child, though, and by 14 I felt I was the only man in the house despite having a father and brothers. I did all sorts of stuff from electricity to wallpaper. Got electrocuted a few times too, till I figured out how to do it. That’s one of the reasons I turned out to be anxiously independent fix-it woman.
I think there’s a huge difference on the path someone gets fix-it person. Being neglected makes you highly anxious, but still independent. But being supported in this path makes you independent and content. As I’m still a fix-it woman I’m on my way to fix my anxiety to become a content fix-it woman.
So, my advice to the parents who wish to raise a fix-it offspring, please do not neglect them. Raise them with support and kindness. Anxious and content fix-it persons might look the same but what’s happening inside is not the same.
But I still like being a fix-it woman. I think in addition to neglect that forced me to survive, there’s actually huge part of my personality that made me the fix-it kid, not my siblings.
Good for you and yes, great advice 🤍🤍🤍
Preach. I had a fix it dad and I married a guy who did not have one. Guess who does all of the house projects? For my birthday last year, my dad bought me a miter saw. If an appliance breaks, I fix it or at least know what’s wrong with it so that we don’t get played by a repair guy. If the house needs an update, I do it. He goes to Lowe’s with the list that I’ve made.
Kudos to all the fix-it dads out there who teach all of their children how to be self-sufficient regardless of gender.
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I didn't grow up with a father around, but still wanna learn how to fix anything, so that I can do it myself. It's hard if you don't have anyone to teach you, or the right tools and supplies. But I'm trying... ♡
Good for you 🤍
You go girl!! My dad was the same way! Who needs a knight in shining armor when you’re a Queen of everything?!?!
My dad is a fix it dad who grew up with a fix it dad. (His dad was a carpenter.) When I can, I try to have him teach me things, but usually I don’t stick around because I can tell he just wants to work and he doesn’t really want me in the way.
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Proud to say I’m part of a fix-it couple☺️
Even better!
I had a fix it dad. Still figuring out my life but turns out, he gave me the basics. I can survive on my own but I still want a fix it boyfriend cause it's convenient. If a relationship is 50-50, I do love to cook, keep everything tidy and organize the house. You fix everything else and we're even 😂
Haha yes!
I don’t have a fix it dad, but my uncles are teaching me everything I need to know and I hope I can end up like you!❤
Awww you’re so sweet! And good for you!
These are the best dads. Mine taught me everything I ever needed to know. God bless him!
Aw so amazing!
Your dad is awesome for getting you ready for the real world. You are fortunate to have a dad to teach all of that. Some of us had to learn that on our own, thanks TH-cam.
I’ve learned a ton through TH-cam!
The best gift my dad gave me was to know how to fix everything around the house! The only thing he didn't show me (never came around it) was how to install a light fixture and I'm so mad idk how to do it. I gotta learn asap!
It’s actually so much easier than you think!!
My dad was more of an engineer and my mom was fix-it mom^^
Now I can both fix, clean/fully update computers, solder wires from broken christmas lights, change tires and happy to fix any ikea furniture problems.
Just give me the rights tools and I'm the fix-it daughter
That’s incredible!
I saw a tiktok of a girl fixing things with the voice over thing saying «it’s not that hard - boys can do it» on repeat. Made me realise I have grown up with a fix it dad and thought most things like that were too complicated for me. But now with that mantra in my head I am fixing things too!
Aw yes! Good for you!
My dad made shure i could do things for myself and didn't have to rely on a man for anything ! Thank you Dad ❤
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My granddad was a fix-it dad, but my dad was not. Hates plumbing, uses frustrating shortcuts in carpentry, just the edge of weaponized incompetence type stuff. He's great if you need help with computers or electricity, but everything else, no. Growing up, I saw how frustrating it was for my mom not to have much help or a teammate, even though she was fairly handy because her dad was so handy.
I married a man who is the son and grandson of carpenters, and who does computer design. He can build the computer, use it to draw the building, then build the building. Best of both worlds.😊 We're definitely a fix-it couple.
I’m so happy for you that you found an incredible teammate!
I have two brothers and yet I was always the one wanting to help dad fix and build things. Both my brothers never seemed to care or be interested, but I freaking loved it. My dad taught me so much and some of my fondest memories will always be working with and learning from him. Because of him I know how to drywall and build a deck and shelves and wire electricity and fix mechanics. Us I do have actual training in these fields but he was where the interest came from. I love to fix things, thanks dad. Oh, I’m a girl btw and the youngest sibling
That’s amazing! Good for you!
Being a fix-it daughter of a fix-it Dad, I'm here to tell you that having a fix-it husband makes for wonderful collaborative activities. Ad date night can be a trip to Menard's or Lowe's, followed by China Star. Fix-it people have such practical options!
They really do! We’ve had a couple of Lowe’s date nights 🤭
I have a fix-it dad, and I WISH he would've taught me how to fix and build things 😩 especially now that my husband and I are hopefully buying our first home, an old fixer-upper, and I want to paint everything! I don't care if I have to watch TH-cam tutorials, I'm going to learn how to paint the inside and outside and build things to make it our own!
Yes!! I’ve honestly learned SO much from TH-cam!!
do it, you'll have so much fun and there's nothing better than standing back and admiring your handiwork. at least with paint it's easily cleaned up / redone. massive rollers and sprays make easy work. prep is everything. enjoy.
I had a fix it dad, I am his daughter, but everytime I asked him to teach me how he fixed something, he said it was his magic hands and took a nap. I can't fix anything but I still love him lol
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I am also the fix it daughter. I started out young as a light holder when I was just a wee little girl and have worked my way into an essential part of any house fix it project.
Love it!
Yassss this is how I was raised to... I can do my breaks tires oil all while full makeup and nails done... I've been told it's my superpower of the hood
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I don't need a man who can fix everything but I want a man who is willing to learn and help me fix things. That's the kind of man I have.
That’s the best!
Yes!! My daughter and her dad I rebuilding an older wrangler and she’s welding, changing parts, some motor work. I love this
That’s amazing!
@@HeartandHomeCrew thank you! It is so important to teach our children these skills. I love your content and can’t wait to watch more!
Same. My dad was also an electrical engineer so i learned a lot about wiring and in general technology (computers specifically). For my 11th bday, we built my own tiny PC tower together from entirely separate pieces that we bought together at Fry's.
That’s awesome!
As a single mom homeowner on a budget, I had to learn to be a fix-it mom. One year, I asked my teenaged kids for a sander for Christmas. They got me a cute little crafting sander.
I wanted a SANDER, as in a 1/3 sheet sander. 😅
Ahaha awww
@@HeartandHomeCrew : Yes, at least they tried, right?😁
I returned it to Sears, where the tool department manager knew me as a Craftsman Club member. He laughed when I showed him the little sander.
I am a fix it daughter and married a none fix-it man. My little boy is now going to have a fix-it mum and I'm very happy with that!
Love it!
I just want to say- everyone is different. We shouldn’t have to put someone down to promote ourselves. Good for you being a fix it daughter. That’s awesome. You’re not better than the person who married a fix it man. Love to all- peace and may everyone find their happiness building others up.
Not putting anyone down 🤍
Omg❤ me too! My dad and my grandpa are fix it men. My childhood memories are all about the times My dad and grandpa fixing things around the house and cars. I now dream of buying an old house to fix it, paint it and remodel lol one day❤
Ah I hope that dream becomes a reality 🤍
Great job 👏 dad and daughter. Thank you for acknowledging your father for giving you the skills that save you money 💰 and spare you the bs that comes along with hiring idiots ❤
My dad is a fix it man but he never taught me how to be a fix it girl, I've been having to learn it by myself and with my boyfriend's help. To all the girls that were overprotected or that people would doubt about their skills, girl, you can do it, stop listening to the voices of your past and start being the adult that little girl needed 💖
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My dad was a fix-it dad. Unfortunately he was irritable, yelled, had a quick temper and never had time for me. So I became a "figure it out myself" daughter. It's ok if she doesn't want to be a fix-it daughter. We all have skills we bring to our relationships. It's ok if they're all different.
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I have a fix-it dad. He refused to teach me anything other than the bare minimum, saying, "A woman should do that stuff". I still fix stuff and do things that I learned on my own and through trial and error, and am becoming the fix-it woman in my house 🥰
Good for you!
Same 😂
My dad's a doctor and people don't believe me when I tell them he made all ihr furniture because he loves carpentry and that he regularly fixes the kitchen sink instead of calling a plumber
Love it!
Whooooo!!! Mamma got some mad "fix it" skills fr!!! That bathroom was breathtaking ❤ and all your other stuff was on point! Earned you a new subby here!! Can't wait to see all you got. I'm a go get em kind of gal, so your story line grabbed my heart for sure. Mines a little different. My Dad was not one to fix or tinker with repairs and such. He'd get it done by paying someone else to do it. And that set a fire in my heart when I realized I was able to fix or just make something better all on my own. So thanks for sharing this honey, especially because these younger generations need to pick up on these life skills. It helps in your own endeavors and you can make an honest living with these priceless skills. Trust me when I say you won't go hungry when this is a business 💯! Have a good one young lady, keep on shining 🛠🧰⚒
Xo from California 💛🙋♀️🌻😘
Aw thanks so much!! And good for you 👏👏👏