As a middle-aged dad myself, that was going to be my suggestion as well! It's pretty much mandatory. I feel like this video also leaves out the part where the stud finder seems to erratically indicate studs every 4-6 inches, but not with any consistency. At least that's how every stud finder I've owned seems to work.
Haha, I figured max of 1 dad joke per video is more than enough. I have had good luck with the Dewalt studfinder, although I do even say in the video not sure how well the AC detector works. 👍
right?? that's like my favourite part of this it's so human and not all youtube-y. Like "hey son point this flashlight here and i'll tell you something neat"
In the old days, they actually were 2x4. My old house is being renovated, and all the old studs inside the walls were actually 2x4. The lumber mills keep making the boards smaller, bit by bit, because they're cheap.
I'm so glad you mentioned that thing about 2x4s, I've always been confused about why they were called that when they clearly weren't actually 2 by 4 inches.
Oh. I was in fostercare my whole life. And I aged out. I had a really tough time by myself at 18 in an apartment. I could have used “dad, how do I ?” 😭😭😭.
I just found your channel, and as a 20 something with poor relations with my parents.... I'm so so grateful that you took the time to make these videos!!! Thank you so much! And I loved the dad jokes:)
I lost my dad almost 5 years ago. Thank you for this. Not the tips, even though I'm sure I'll need something soon, just for being here. Seriously, thank you ❤️
Thank you so much! I lost my father when I was 13 and being the oldest in an all female family, I had to try to do a lot of things on my own. Thank you for being everyone's awesome surrogate-dad and teaching me things my dad didn't get the chance to.
I have a house built in 1860 and recently lost my husband so at age 62 I have to learn a lot of the stuff you are teaching. Thank you for this wonderful channel and could you maybe do some basic yard maintenance videos, like about lawnmowers and such?
Hi Julie, I am sorry you lost your husband. I do plan to do some lawn care videos. Battery powered mowers have come a looooong way, and they are pretty simple to use.
@@DadhowdoI I have a normal gas one and a rider (which I'm scared of because my yard is hilly) but could use some guidance about maintaining it. You're the best!
Hey, I'm just checking out your channel, and you know what a lot of people don't get taught is to flush their water heater! It's very important, super simple, yet so intimidating, so it would be a great subject for a video, I think.
@@ot1040 I grew up in apartments, so when I got my house, I had to learn the hard way when black stuff started coming out of my taps! Very important stuff.
Actually, this is debatable as to the benefits. Periodically draining and refilling a modern water heater may cause extra strain on the unit and shorten its lifespan. However, it may be useful to do if it goes without any use for an extended period of time (e.g. coming back from a month-long vacation where sediment has accumulated on the bottom of the tank).
I'm lucky to have a wonderful father that I love, and you sir give me that "good loving dad" vibe that I grew up surrounded by. Your videos warm my heart and I'm glad the internet has found you. Sending much love from Argentina :)
I love my dad but he's the kind of guy where you ask for help with one tool like this and next thing you know its 4 days later, you know everything there is to know about hydroponics, and how an RC engine works, but you still have no idea what a stud finder does. Im super appreciative of these straight-forward "get er done" videos.
I'm a 17 year old female and I have never met my father not have a had a suitable"father figure" in my life up to this point so I appreciate and and enjoy what you are doing here on this channel 😊😊😊
I LITERALLY *JUST* HAD THIS QUESTION. I stood in Home Depot looking at the shelves and stud finders, and I realized I didn’t know what I was doing. I call two different people for help (they weren’t very helpful). Glad to have found you ❤️.
Mr Kenney, Thank you so very much for posting these kinds of videos. They are immensely helpful. Lost my Dad a little over 7 years ago, as a kid I always helped him with a variety of repairs/fixes: "hand me a 1/2 socket, hand me a 7/16 box end, etc., hold this, move this, etc". As a teenage girl at the time, I didn't have much interest, I helped because I had to and at times he needed an extra hand. Many things in this area are familiar, but some are just plain cloudy. So I'd like to thank you again for posting these videos. There are I'm sure a ton of reasons, circumstances, and scenarios as to why people are watching your videos. God bless You.
I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I went years without knowing how to use one. I'd hit the button before I put it to the wall and the thing would beep like it was flat-lining. It wasn't until late last year, after I had bought another one because mine was "broken", that I realized that you had to put the sensor against the wall first so it would calibrate itself. It makes so much sense now. Thanks for all your videos.
i know most of these are like quote ‘guy’ things but my dad lives in a different state and doesn’t reach out too much, so learning how to do these things, is important and good to know.
Thank you so much for this channel my dad is in my life he just doesnt care for me so its nice to look this channel up and atleast be able to think i have a dad who is willing to help me Thank you so much
Man. You're the best. I lost my dad almost 4 years ago. I'm 34, I already know all of this, I live alone since I'm 21. But I watch every single video of yours. Because you are so like my dad. Its nice to project that onto someone. Thanks for everything. You must know that you're growing a community that, at your ask, will give everything to help you. Cheers to that. I give you a long a strong virtual hug.
Great idea/name for a how to channel. Lots of us men and women out there never got to learn how to fix things as a kid..and lots of kids dont have a dad..good old you tube to the rescue. Now you have both with this awesome Dad.
I just found your channel and I want to cry it makes me so happy. I am always so jealous of my friends with dads that teach them these things. I can't wait to watch every video. Thanks for calling me your kid ❤️😭❤️
thanks so much for making these videos! as an adult with no kids, that really didnt have a dad to teach me anything, i appreciate it and i know a lot will as well
I remember when you're channel first came out I would watch it all the time, and it's nice to know even 2 years later you're videos are still helping me, thank you much
I just subscribed to you. My dad left when I was 11, so this is awesome you do this to teach all of us fatherless ppl. Thank you so much. It really means a lot.
All these things I didn’t know how to do. And it was hell trying to figure it out myself. And exhausting mentally. I wish I found you a couple years ago. Would have made my owning a house journey. A lot easier. And less stressful. I hope you keep teaching us things ❤️❤️.
i love your videos, man. even when i know what I'm doing, i still check in with you to make sure i didn't miss any steps. it helps to boost my confidence.
My dad was always too impatient and too much of a perfectionist to teach me any of this. I now muddle through in my own house. You're now my RU-vid Dad, thanks for the vids!
I grew up in a single parent household and I never knew my father. My family were mostly older women. Please know you are helping men like myself, who weren't raised with practical handiman knowledge. I salute you. Might I suggest using affiliated links for tools you use in your descriptions? It'll be a way to bring in extra revenue to the channel.
I might not watch all the videos of you but Subscribed just because you seem like a genuine good human being. Thank you for what you are doing. Much love from Maldives 🇲🇻 :)
I think it is WONDERFUL you're doing these videos. After my Mom died when I was 12, my father sort of checked out until I moved out. I see you already have videos on Car Maintenance thankfully, but maybe find somewhere if you haven't to mention something that I didn't learn/deduce in time - A car CANNOT BE LEFT TO SIT FOR TOO LONG without being driven! (Now it seems obvious to me, but as that was something no one ever told me about... I let mine sit and it didn't cross my mind how bad it could be.)
I have a great dad but have already learnt so much from watching a few of your videos. That you for sharing and also being such a great internet dad to so many people!!
I grew up for the most part without a solid father figure but I guess felt like I had managed pretty well on my own. I had two mum's who loved me but did feel like I was lacking that fatherly input if you get what I mean. I saw a post about this on Facebook and although I didn't feel like I needed this I definitely wanted to come and show my support because I thought what you were doing was really great. And then I came across this video. I didn't even realise this tool existed and it's exactly what I needed. I know this sounds kinds silly but it helped me with some emotional stuff too I guess. Just wanted to say a proper thank you, whether you see this or not I can't control. But genuinly, thank you, this channel is beautiful.
My dad used to be able to do all of this, but his health doesn’t even let him drive anymore. I’m about to hang up my tv and I really needed this. Thanks!! 🥺
This is helping me find confidence. Dad passed when I was a baby. Over protective mom is afraid of me doing things like this. Iam feeling not so judgemental about my abilities anymore. I want to learn. I want to be independent. Thank you Mister Dad for these videos.
My dad always talked about finding a stud in the wall when hanging up my shelves. Never asked but always wondered what a stud was. This was a useful video, thanks. I'm a New subscriber! I may be a gal, but I've always wanted to be more useful around the house and with the car so I want to learn. Looking forward to more lessons!
I lost my dad to cancer when I was 10 but he left when I was 2 so I’m missing a lot of this I will definitely be watching all these vids...thank you this is great!😁 -🇨🇦😎🖖✌️
Can’t wait to watch more, show us everything! Reorganize your channel and make a car series and a home series and a bathroom series to try and fit more tips and tricks in!
How did I JUST find this channel?! My dad was absolutely not a DIY person , but my mom was. However, she did things the quick way and not the right way (our swing set was as level as a marble). So glad I found this :)
I’m actually trying to figure out where the stud is. But good thing I came across with your video! I sincerely appreciate it. Thank you for what you do! 🙏🏼 God bless!
Thanks so much, dude! my dad's a real pos and asking him to teach me something usually involved having to listen to him curse, mumble about how useless I am under his breath, and then just him doing it himself without showing me anything. I generally have to figure shit out myself. your explanation was concise, easy to follow, and I finally understand how to get the thing to do the thing. 👍
I stopped having contact with my dad because of his homophobia towards me, and sometimes I really need help with things like this. Especially since I’m a girl and he didn’t teach me this stuff anyways. I’m so glad I found you!
I bought that same one today. It’s beeping like crazy over live wires on a wall I’m trying to mount a coat rack on. Do you think I should avoid that wall? I have no idea how deep electrical wires are within it. Thanks for the video, you definitely taught me how to use it.😊
I have a really bad relationship with my father. These videos are amazing, nice to know I have a Dad that will teach me things like using a stud finder
I can’t begin to tell you what an incredible job you are doing. A lot of these things I just never learned growing up, but you explain things in a way that doesn’t make me feel guilty for not knowing. Thank you and I can’t wait for more content!
Rob, just saw your piece on the "Western Edition" of the CBS Evening News, here in Scottsdale, Arizona (a Chicago transplant, still trying to survive in this desert heat). You're doing some great stuff. But it got me to thinkin', when my brother Rudy (a construction manager by trade and 6 years younger than me... I'm approaching 60) oh so many years ago first taught me how to use a stud finder, he waved it around in the air and finally landed it on his chest: stud found. (His wife thinks so, anyway.) Keep up the good work! Cheers!
