I am of the opinion that if you are going to live in a house and drive a car, you should understand basic house and car maintenance and repairs. Even if you choose not to do it yourself, you'll have enough understanding to hire and supervise help without getting taken advantage of. That would include: check fluids, tires, belts. Change tires, oil, fuses, wiper blades, light bulbs. How to frame a wall. Hang a door. Install a windiw. Install, patch, and paint drywall. Install a light fixture and receptacle. Crimp pex, glue PVC, sweat copper pipe. Shingle a roof. Clean a dryer vent. Sweep a chimney. Believe it or not, they covered most of that in my high school drivers Ed and shop classes.