Personally I believe something like fixing a window or helping can be good and bad. Like you said TimR. Don't become a handyman, a helping hand once in awhile isn't bad either. Like me with car issues. I happy to offer advice or repair if asked. At which time I will consider it and answer yes or no.
Don't feel like you have to say yes when they ask. Don't put off your life to make room for their needs. and don't expect a thank you or anything to come from it. Or say something like good thing you have me to fix x.
I am glad you were able to help out TimR and be the new you around her. Whether she noticed or not you feel good about you and that is what is important here.
Keep it up buddy
The person that you will spend the most time with in your life is yourself, so make yourself as interesting as possible.
