You Don't Need a Guy for That: Alistair Dunn's fix-it field guide

Before you call a guy, open this.

Forty cards for the stuff that goes wrong in every house. The toilet that won't stop running. The outlet that's gone dead. The door that won't latch. The tap that drips all night. Each card tells you what's actually wrong, how to check it, how to fix it, and what a guy would've charged you.

Find it by what it's doing, not by what it's called. Seven sections: it's running or dripping, it's slow or it smells, it won't come on, it squeaks or sticks or wobbles, it's cold or draughty, it's outside, it's got a hole in it.

Every card has the same shape: what you'll spend, what you'll need, how long it takes, the check, Fix A, a drawing, Fix B, what to do if it's still not fixed, and when it's worth the call. Plus the wee kit list, a twice-a-year walk-round, a printable house card and a Money Kept log so you can see what you've saved.

63-page PDF, US Letter, prints clean in black and white. Keep it under the sink.

Alistair Dunn is a fictional, AI-created character. The guide was written from public repair references and reviewed for accuracy; it's general guidance, not a trade qualification, and your own fittings' instructions always come first. Not for gas, mains electrical or structural work.