Dad Hacks: Helpful Hints to Make Life Easier
Author: | Marshall, Dan |
Publisher: | Harper Design |
ISBN: | 9780062467942, Related ISBNs: 0062467948, 9780062467935, 9780062467942 |
Classification: | Non-Fiction |
Synopsis
The author of Life Hacks returns with this indispensable, fully illustrated manual—featuring 112 ingenious yet simple tricks, shortcuts, and ideas—every dad needs to solve a host of everyday annoyances and dilemmas.
Packed with a wealth of advice, Dad Hacks offers invaluable solutions for more than one hundred common problems fathers face everyday. These hacks—“a trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency”—use basic materials and familiar techniques in ingenious ways. Tired of replacing your razors? Blast the blade with a hairdryer. The shot of hot air will eliminate residual moisture and help prevent oxidization and dulling.
Conveniently packaged in a portable flexibound format with rounded corners, Dad Hacks provides creative fixes—all fully illustrated and easy to follow—for a wide range of ordinary occurrences, including:
• Household Hacks
• Food and Drink Hacks
• DIY Hacks
• Gadget Hacks
• Health and Well-being Hacks
• Hacks on the Go
• Car and Bike Hacks
• Hacks for the Kids
• Garden and Outdoor Hacks
• Clothing and Grooming Hacks
With advice for the car, office, house, electronics, travel, and much, much more, Dad Hacks is essential for every tool kit, glove box, and work drawer.
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