5 Ways to Amaze Your Dad

It's time to reflect upon the role dads play and the value they bring to our families. In many families, the dad gives his children structure and stability. Whenever he is around, there is an understanding of the requirement to respect and to be clean and orderly. Fathers expect us to be just, upright, and well-mannered people. Fathers teach us to swim and ride a bike and play board games. As a result, we learned to be "good sports" and "gracious winners." They are strong and solid. Metaphorically speaking, we can say that dad is the perfect “front door” in any household. That being said, how do we thank a person with such an important role.

If you ask him, your father will probably say he doesn't need anything. However, everyone has a "favorite" thing. Parents seem to agree that gifts from the heart are usually best. Some dads to keep homemade items as personal treasures for years--well into their children's adulthood. A cute example might be when the CEO of a company has adorable pictures of little children in homemade picture frames or mugs with his children's little handprints on them. The interesting part might be that at this time, his child is enrolled in college. Some things have lasting meaning. We found adorable DIY gifts that the family could make and give to dad. Here are our top five favorite Father's Day gifts with a twist...the theme is based on our favorite subject, "doors."

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This repurposed door and useful coat hanger/picture frame, made from a 15 lite Colonial French door, is a the perfect place to hang coats, jackets and keys so dad will never have to look for them when he has to go back out (It's okay mom, you can use it too).

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This interesting and useful porch swing was constructed using a six-paneled front door. Lots of dads find nothing more pleasant than sitting on the front porch, with their favorite beverages, and enjoying the sunset.

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Door desks are useful for fathers in homes where there may not be much space. He still might need his own space to be able to quietly "work at home." This project was done using a fifteen lite Colonial French Door.

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How about giving the gift of helping at home by cleaning the front porch, door and door step? Maybe the children could make a decorative door hanger or other type of art for the front porch that represents the occasion and dad’s interests. Now that's a good way to make sure that dad knows you love him. Help him out. Give the house a "front porch make-over."

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Can't unlock a door without a key; but, finding them is sometimes challenging. This  DIY key plate is easier to make for those who want to give something handmade, but want something simpler.There are some great DIY key hook ideas available to keep your door and all keys safely accounted for.

If you would rather go and buy a gift to give to dad this Father's Day, there are some awesome, new items available for dad this year that would have meaning and be useful.  It is good to be thankful for the positive influence and guidance he's given to our lives.  They are our heroes and our counselors.  It's not the price of the gift, but the fact that it sincerely comes from the heart.  There are always good ideas and opportunities to show our how much we love and appreciate them. hopes that you will find just the right gift.  U.S. Door and More, Inc. is all about doors.  Please see our website to see "the most beautiful and charming doors," a gateway of art to welcome you to your home.

The memories behind the gifts, the love they represent, never leave his heart.  "When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry."  William Shakespeare.