i am not single with a home, but married. i have fixed all sorts of things in my house by myself.
DIY is a great site to learn. i fixed my washer, and the ceiling fan chain got jammed and i fixed that too!
my DH complained that i went in the garage and got into his tools, i i bought a whole set of electric and battery operated tools on QVC..they are all mine! (and not pink!)
the great thing about google, is you can post it in a question form.."washer quit agitating" and it will bring up all sorts of links, and message boards. with pictures for your brand!
don't give up..i would not give up my home,if something happened to the DH..i like the garden to much.. I cut the grass and shovel the snow too.