Being a father and a husband comes equipped with some pretty distinct responsibilities.  You are responsible for keeping your family safe, fed, and happy. This truth is simple in nature and easy to grasp.  

However, there are a few other responsibilities that come along with fatherhood and being a husband that you may not necessarily expect to obtain.  Home improvement isn’t always a guy’s first thought when considering what they need to do to be a good husband/father, but it is always on your “honey’s” list of considerations.  

Prepare yourself for the future, and check out some of the most common items you’ll find on your honey-do list.  Start saving nails now, so you'll have a head start on the future.  

Fixing the leaky issues in the basement 

If you have a home with a basement, you can bet on having to fix a leak at some point.  You could attempt to do the work yourself, or you could hire a waterproofing contractor to settle the problem for you.  

You’re still technically being responsible for fixing the issue.  Remember, a leaky basement is not an issue to place on the backburner.  Mold and mildew can wreak havoc on your home quickly if the moisture is not remedied.  

Get out there and fix the yard

Your other half will likely want you to get outside in the dirt, and make something awesome happen with the yard.  Mowing and maintaining the grass is only the regular yard work. Your love will want a little more at some point.  

Learn to properly and naturally decorate your land, and consider creating a nice recreational area for fellowship with family/friends.  These improvements will help make your home happier, while also adding to the equity of your home.  

Create an extra finished space 

More space is always great, and sometimes your family expands, making extra space a requirement.  Creating extra livable space and extra storage spaces in your home will do nothing but make your other half happy and add equity to your property.  It’s a win-win situation.  

Fix the holes in the walls

If you have children, then there are going to be holes in the drywall at some point in their development.  Take heart, as repairing a piece of drywall isn’t a difficult or expensive process.  You can choose to replace the drywall and repaint, but it’s more cost-effective to simply patch any holes around the house. If you are intimidated by the prospect of tackling this task, check out a site like The Tooly for a more detailed guide on drywall repair.

Upgrade everything in the kitchen

No matter who is the cook in the house, the kitchen could always use a little refinishing and upgrading.  You will see something pertaining to the kitchen on your honey-do list at some time in your relationship.