Things to do today this father's day

There’s nobody we worship more than our superhero dads and Father’s Day comes as an annual highlight to pull out the stops and treat him to what he deserves. But rather than worrying about what to buy him this year, why not think of something both fun and practical to do together instead? Get to work on jobs around the house, enjoy some light toil in the garden and have fun.

Despite Father’s Day not upholding a long tradition within Britain, having only been introduced to the UK after the Second World War, we certainly know how to treat our favourite gentlemen. In 2017 it was estimated that us Brits spent a whopping £695.2 million on Father’s Day gifts*. But rather than a one-off treat, indulge dad to some quality time together which he will cherish forever.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, look no further than leading high street retailer Robert Dyas who have a wonderful array of goodies and ideas to help you spend the day together in style. So, whether you fancy turning your hands to some DIY, giving the garden shed a tidy or treating the walls to a fresh lick of paint, you’ll be sure to reap the benefits of each other’s company.

Mark Sunday 16th June in your diaries and get set to impress with making memories together, for a Father’s Day he’ll never forget. As the old saying goes, a weekend well spent brings a week of content.

Homework

Who says Sunday chores are boring? We all know that many hands make light work and tackling tasks as a duo will keep you both motivated and entertained. Help dad keep his home his castle and you’ll be a force to be reckoned with, whatever you decide to turn your hands to.

Watch out stubborn stains. The aptly named Scrub Daddy Sponge (£2.99) will help you keep things sparkling like new. And for the big daddies out there, how about the macho maxi pack of Scrub Daddy Sponges (£16.99, RRP £19.99 ). Do battle with the dishes and pair up for this task, one washing whilst the other dries. You’ll both have things looking ship-shape and Bristol fashion in no time.

Want to get dad’s wheels gleaming? Treat his car or bike to the valet it deserves, all done by your own fair hands. For cleaning with ease, where even the smallest of mitts can reach, try the Telescopic Water Brush (£11.99). And for a traditional finish, use this Hilka Genuine Chamois Leather (£9.99) for a pristine polish.

If dad fancies himself as the Jamie Oliver of the house, why not become his sous-chef for the day? Serve up a storm with thisCooks Professional 8-Piece Cast Iron Cookware Set - Gray (£149.99). Perfect for roasts, fry-ups or casseroles, you can cook to your hearts content whatever your taste buds are craving.

Perhaps you need to polish the best silver in preparation for a Father’s Day banquet? Sit down together and reach for some Duraglit Silvo Polish Wadding (£3.79) for cutlery that will gleam, fit for your king on his special day.

Do It Yourself, Together

If he’s been meaning to get those odd jobs around the house and garden done and dusted, why not lend a hand this Father’s Day? It’s DIY x2.

No man is complete with his man shed. If it’s needing a bit of TLC, why not spend the day getting things organised and ordered, to ensure dad’s sacred space remains a haven for him? These Really Useful Boxes (4 For 3 Mix and Match) are hard to beat for keeping tidy. These stackable boxes with clip-lock handles ranging in sizes from 84L to a compact 3L boxes, the contents of each box will be contained securely, no matter what needs storing away.

Nothing says home like pictures adorning the walls. Perhaps he has a favourite family portrait to hang as a memento. Help him hang frames perfectly with a Draper 4oz Cross Pein Pin Hammer (£6.49) and add some Select Hardware Brass Picture Hooks (64 Multi Pack) (£6.49) to adorn his walls in style.

Why not treat the house to some brush strokes and help Dad re-do a room this Father’s Day? The Harris Platinum 5-Piece Paintbrush Set (Was £9.99 now £4.99) includes five various sizes of brush so the pair of you will be able to keep paint jobs looking immaculate, no matter how big or small the hand. If you need to get the garden prepped and ready for the long hot summer ahead, this Harris Shed and Fence Paintbrush (£4.99) will breathe a new lease of life into dad’s beloved garden fence or summerhouse.

Two hands are better than one. For a perfectly striped lawn, help dad with the mowing with a Flymo Mighti-Mo 300 Li-Ion Battery Cordless Lawnmower (Was £187.49 now £159.99)? With a 30L grass box, you’ll spend less time emptying Dad’s cuttings and more time having fun in the sun.