Dad Knew Best: Life Lessons, Duct Tape, and Why You Need Insurance
“Dad Knew Best” — A Father’s Day Ode to Duct Tape, Dad Jokes, and Good Coverage
Dads have always had a unique way of doing things. Why hire someone when you can fix it with duct tape, zip ties, and a firm lecture? Why call customer service when you can stand in the garage for two hours mumbling, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to”?
This Father’s Day, we’re tipping our hats to all the dads who taught us life lessons that (somehow) also double as solid insurance advice. Because behind every cheesy pun and suspicious “shortcut,” was a man with a plan — and usually a backup plan, too.
1. “Better safe than sorry.”
Whether it was overpacking the car for a weekend camping trip or keeping a fire extinguisher in the trunk “just in case,” Dad was all about being prepared.
That’s the spirit of insurance in a nutshell. It’s the modern version of Dad’s backup flashlight, tire gauge, and stash of emergency beef jerky — protection for when life doesn’t go according to plan.
2. “That’s why we have insurance.”
Translation: “Yes, I backed into the mailbox. No, we’re not pretending it didn’t happen.”
Dads are masters of the calm, cool response in a crisis. And when you’ve got the right coverage — auto, home, life, or business — you can handle life’s dents and dings without breaking a sweat. Just like Dad.
3. “We’re not paying for that twice.”
Frugal? Sure. But wise. Dad knew the value of doing things right the first time. Skimping on insurance is one of those things that can cost you a lot more down the road. Getting the right policy now = not paying for the same mistake later.
4. “Don’t touch the thermostat.”
Okay, maybe this one doesn’t technically relate to insurance. But if there was a policy to protect your home’s HVAC settings from teenage sabotage, Dad would’ve been first in line.
5. “It’s not what you have, it’s how you take care of it.”
Whether it was the car he washed religiously, the lawn he mowed with military precision, or the tools he never let you borrow unsupervised — Dad taught us to protect what matters.
Insurance is how we do that today. From safeguarding your family’s future with life insurance to keeping the home running with proper property coverage, it’s about stewardship, not just stuff.
So This Father’s Day…
Sure, you could get him another tie or some grill accessories (both solid choices). But if you really want to honor Dad? Review your insurance coverage. Make sure everything’s in place, up to date, and ready for whatever’s next.
It’s the responsible, dad-approved thing to do.
And if you’re a dad yourself? Know that we see you — juggling work, family, and a suspiciously full garage — and Combined Insurance Service LLC is here to help you protect it all.
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Combined Insurance Service LLC — where coverage meets common sense (and a little bit of duct tape).
Questions about coverage? Give us a call at 816-847-1911 — because Dad wouldn’t leave it to chance, and neither should you.