After years of living in my family's house, dormitories, and flats with flatmates, I'm about to move into my own place and start living alone for the first time. As a newbie, I'm worried about not being able to notice potential problems in electricity, plumbing, house appliances, etc., and having to pay handymen after they become a big deal.
Could you share with me your tried-and-tested tips & tricks on DIY tasks I can easily learn? Which small electrical jobs are safe for a beginner? Which simple plumbing tasks should a novice learn? Which appliance troubleshooting steps are safe to try (fridge, oven, washer)? What commonly ignored issues might create huge house maintenance problems in the future?
Maintenance tips beyond the scope of these questions and sources on such issues are appreciated, too.
Thanks!