
About the author
Richard Kauffman
Richard Kauffman writes practical nonfiction built around useful information, straightforward explanations, and real-world problem solving.
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Practical answers for everyday life.
At some point, everybody runs into something they were apparently supposed to know — but nobody ever actually taught them. A car won’t start. A sink won’t drain. A lease needs signing. Something around the house breaks. Suddenly you’re expected to know what to do next.
This book brings those everyday lessons together in one practical reference: tools and DIY basics, home systems, renting, cars and driving, money, work, emergencies, communication, and more. It isn’t about becoming an expert at everything. It’s about knowing enough to start with the simple stuff, ask better questions, avoid expensive mistakes, and recognize when it’s time to call someone who knows more.

Richard Kauffman writes practical nonfiction built around useful information, straightforward explanations, and real-world problem solving.
Meet Richard →