The Home Problem Solver: The Essential Homewner's Repair and Maintenance Manual Book

Clearly written and logically organized, The Home Problem Solver is not meant to be read cover to cover. Rather, you turn to it when a specific problem occurs. It is organized to facilitate Vandervort's logical three-step approach to household problems. First, decide if the situation is an emergency. Second, pinpoint its origin. Third decide how to fix it.

You don't need to be a professional to fix most problems. Mechanical skills can help, but the most important thing (for a home owner) is to be a good caretaker.