I got my dad a smart thermostat for Father's Day so he wouldn't have to keep getting up to adjust the temperature.

Now he just stands in front of it, explaining why his 'gut feeling' about the room's temperature is more accurate.

I finally asked my dad why he always recorded our family vacations on his old camcorder, even when the rest of the world had moved on to smartphones.

He smiled and said, 'Because I wanted to capture the memories, not just the moments.'

I got my dad a smart thermostat for Father's Day, thinking it would put an end to our ongoing temperature wars.

Now he just remotely adjusts the temperature from his phone and sends me a text that says, 'You're welcome, I've optimized the climate.'

My dad spends more time in his garage than he does in the living room.

I'm pretty sure he's not just fixing things, he's actively trying to achieve enlightenment through socket wrench organization.