My dad's love language is apparently 'home improvement projects'

because this Father's Day, he's 'hammering' home the point that I'm helping him finish the deck... again.

For Father's Day, I got my dad a brand new smart thermostat.

He thanked me, then spent the rest of the day setting it to the exact same temperature it was before, just with more authority.

Growing up, my dad wasn't big on mushy stuff; hugs were brief, and 'I love you' was often replaced with a nod.

But then I realized, every time he quietly fixed my bike, mowed the lawn without being asked, or just sat with me when I was down, he was speaking volumes.

We asked my dad what he wanted for Father's Day, thinking of something relaxing.

He just sighed and said, 'About five hours alone in the garage to finally sort those screws by thread size.'