I asked my dad what he wanted for Father's Day.

He just sighed, looked at the garage door, and said, 'Honestly? Just 10 minutes alone with the power drill, and maybe to finally figure out where that missing Philips head screwdriver went after the great fence-mending of 2017.'

I gave my dad a gift card to his favorite hardware store for Father's Day.

He said it was perfect, he needed to buy a new organizer for his existing tool organizers.

I asked my dad to teach me how to fix a broken appliance for Father's Day, so I could finally learn from the master of DIY repairs.

He smiled and said, 'The best way to learn is by watching me Google it for the next three hours.'

I asked my dad for one piece of life advice he'd learned over the years, as a Father's Day gift.

He paused, thought for a long moment, and then said, 'Always make sure your phone is charged before you leave the house. Because that way, you can always call home.' My heart melted a little.