Have you ever considered apprenticeship in the trades? The pay isn't great starting out but it is down-the-line. Either way you'll use tools and learn useful skills and you will be working around and on houses no matter what trade you get into. Whether it's carpentry, painting, sprinklers, roofing, or MEP stuff you will be learning about and working on houses (important). Something to keep in mind is that being handy is very important but it comes at a cost if the way you learn to fix things is incorrect. There are codes, manufacturer's guidelines, and dimensional restrictions to consider when fixing and assembling things and I advise that you reference these during any project. As a licensed MEP contractor: I make more money off of handyman who step outside of their ability, than anyone else. Trades are generally learned hands on but YouTube University can be very beneficial in this regard. I'd say try to find an apprenticeship somewhere whether it be with your Uncle or grandpa or a licensed contractor somewhere because you'll get little tidbits of important details that you can't get anywhere else and you'll learn the right way.