On Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:16:00 -0400, wrote:

Home fix-it-ups, would be his major interest.

e.g., which types of screws to use, where, etc. Replacing a door lock,
etc...

Maybe http://www.oldhousejournal.com/ ? Much is on fixing up one's house.

Don. www.donwiss.com (e-mail link at home page bottom).