The Forgotten DIY Wisdom That Dads Know Best

Whether a pipe bursts or construction begins on a new home addition, we often call the handiest people we know for some sage advice: our dads. In honor of the fast-approaching Father’s Day, we’ve asked a few of our favorite DIY bloggers to share with us what home improvement knowledge they’ve picked up from their own fathers. Let the next 10 heartwarming and valuable lessons in DIY prove Dad always knows best.

12 Ways to Hack Your Life Using Velcro

Sometimes the best things come in little packages. Take the fasteners that you may remember fondly from your childhood shoe straps. Their tiny hooks and loops were inspired by the burrs on the burdock plant that catch on everything from your clothing to your dog—and, boy, are they secure. Small but mighty, these versatile strips can hold anything in place and can be used for much more than just tightening up children’s footwear. Put these Velcro Brand products to work throughout the house to simplify your day-to-day, starting with these 12 genius uses.