Historical clue formulations

• Good at fixing leaky faucets and creaky hinges, say — 2022-05-10
• Skillful with home repairs — 2022-04-18
• Close by — 2020-02-09
• At one's fingertips — 2017-12-18
• With 3-Down, useful — 2017-09-25
• Good to have around — 2014-07-27
• Good at home repairs — 2009-11-10
• At one's fingertips — 2007-02-27
• Good to have around — 2005-09-11
• Within reach — 2003-07-29
• Useful — 2002-10-28
• Just around the corner — 1998-10-10