Ep 21. A Hardware Habit To Break

Tim and Jill's marriage hit a bump in the road as they struggle to balance their work and personal lives. Tim's constant obsession with buying tools and hardware, and his constant weekend projects are taking a toll on his relationship with Jill and their family. Meanwhile, Randy is learning how to drive, but his confidence is shaken after he has a minor accident while driving one of Tim's restored cars.

Tim tries to convince Jill that his hobby is just a harmless pastime, but Jill is fed up with Tim always putting his projects ahead of their family time. When Tim realizes that his obsession has gone too far, he seeks help from his friends at the hardware store to break his hardware habit.

As Tim tries to break the habit, he begins to understand the real reason why he is so obsessed with buying hardware and tools. He realizes that his passion for fixing things is his way of dealing with his fear of losing control and being helpless in life. Tim starts to open up to Jill about his issues and together they work on finding a healthy balance between their work and family time.

Meanwhile, Randy is having a hard time getting back into driving after his minor accident. Tim tries to help Randy build his confidence back up by teaching him how to fix up one of the old cars in the garage. Randy learns that he can overcome his fears and that accidents do happen, but it doesn't mean he can't get back on the road.

In the end, Tim and Jill find a way to balance their personal and professional lives, and Tim learns a valuable lesson about his hardware habit. Randy also finds the courage to get back behind the wheel, and the family comes together to support each other through their struggles.

"A Hardware Habit To Break" is a heartwarming episode that tackles the importance of communication, family time, and finding balance in life. It showcases the struggles of everyday life and the importance of overcoming fears and working together as a family to face them head-on.