( CNN ) -- While we love a fella who does n't mind hand-washing some china , certain chores seem to fall disproportionately in the `` dad '' camp -- those that require lifting something heavy , touching something icky , or evicting a many-legged roommate ( eek ! ) . But there 's no reason you ca n't mow lawns and wash cars with the best of them . This Father 's Day , save him the trouble of cleaning the garage -- and learn to do it better than he can . Martha Stewart Living : 18 DIY Father 's Day gift ideas he 'll adore . Waste management . Taking out the trash may seem banal , but better technique can make the whole thing more pleasant . Store extra liners under the current one for easy access -- and rather than surrender precious floor space to piles ( or dig through it all on collection day ) , build a sorting station to hold recyclable items as they accrue . At the curbside stage , drainage holes make barrel maintenance a snap . Talk about a Father 's Day gift that keeps on giving . Does dad really want that ? For extra green points , consider composting , which can streamline both garbage and gardening needs . Finally , give your wastebasket an aesthetic upgrade with one of our favorite trash-can alternatives . Martha Stewart Living : Hands down , the 20 grilling recipes you must try this summer . Pest control . Face it : You may never acquire Dad 's cool in the face of creepy crawlers . To save the soles of his shoes ( and his eardrums , if you 're anything like us ) , focus on creating a hostile environment for unwanted guests . Ward off grain moths by taping whole bay leaves to the sides and bottoms of pantry shelves , and deter slugs and aphids from window boxes with an all-natural homemade repellent . As for ants , a spray made with equal parts water and white vinegar will stop them in their tracks . Spritz your kitchen floor weekly to keep the magic alive . Martha Stewart Living : 15 kitchen shortcuts that will change the way you cook . Drain duty . The irony of Dad as de facto drain cleaner ? Most of that hair is n't his ! If you wind up with a clog , bypass chemical-filled conventional fixes and opt for an all-natural DIY solution . Pour one cup each of baking soda and vinegar into the drain , followed by three to four cups of boiling water . Still blocked ? Bring in the big guns : a plunger , a wire coat hanger , and a closet auger or plumber 's snake . See our tips and techniques for safe use of these items , and enjoy feeling like a resourceful pioneer woman -- with air-conditioning . Elsewhere in unpleasant plumbing repairs , there is toilet trouble . We wo n't walk you through the finer points , but feel free to consult our all-inclusive home plumbing guide for advice . Martha Stewart Living : 19 tips for perfect laundry everytime . Swapping out a faucet ? Do n't sweat it . Toilet wo n't stop running ? We 've got a fix ! Dad surely wo n't leave you high and dry , but let him stay that way if you can . Lawn care . It 's a child 's iconic Saturday-morning sight : Dad circles the lawn while the kid putzes around in the sandbox . Did you ever feel a wee bit jealous ? Now that you 're all grown up , you too can take a turn behind the blade . Familiarize yourself with eco-friendly lawn-care practices , and to avoid distressing your lawn , never cut more than a third off the height of the grass in one go . Finally , see our mower maintenance tips to ensure proper care of your tools . Martha Stewart Living : 20 ways to update your outdoor space . Auto upkeep . For most men , a car is never just a car -- which is why Dad 's wheels deserve the all-star treatment . A thorough cleaning will improve the look and life expectancy of his vehicle , and goodness knows he does n't always have time to do it himself . He may hesitate to relinquish care of his baby , but our ultimate guide to detailing a car will ensure that your hands are just as capable . Just do n't mess with his radio stations , okay ? Some things are sacred . Martha Stewart Living : How to reinvent the driveway . Garage service . Those squeaky-clean wheels deserve the ultimate parking space , and Dad 's not the only one who can give the garage a lift . Transform an unfocused dumping ground into a systematized multipurpose room for storage and activity . See our favorite ideas for freshening up your garage -- and if you 'd like to do the patio and yard while you 're at it , you 'll find even more in our garage and outdoor spring-cleaning guide . After all , organized living has no season . CNN : `` Dads , get some sleep ! ''
Dads tend to do the chores that require strength and a strong stomach . This Father 's Day , give dad a break and do some of his chores for him . Here are a few tips on how dads clean drains , kill bugs , detail the car and more .