The First-Time Homeowner Fix-It Handbook

The problem it solves

You just bought a house and every small failure feels like an emergency.

A plain-English field manual for the repairs that show up in the first twelve months of ownership, with the tools, the steps, the realistic time, and the honest call on when to hire out.

Who it's for

First-time buyers and anyone who has never owned a toolbox.

What you'll get out of it

• Know which of the 30 most common repairs are genuinely DIY-safe
• Stop paying a trip charge for ten-minute fixes
• Build a starter tool kit without overbuying
• Learn the shut-off locations that prevent five-figure damage

Table of contents

1. 1. Your first week: shut-offs, breakers and labels
2. 2. The starter tool kit
3. 3. Faucets, aerators and running toilets
4. 4. Drains that slow before they clog
5. 5. Outlets, breakers and what never to touch
6. 6. Doors, locks and windows that stick
7. 7. Drywall dings, anchors and patches
8. 8. Filters, vents and the HVAC basics
9. 9. Water heaters: flush, temperature, safety
10. 10. Knowing when to call a licensed pro

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