No we always had family.
I remember both Grandmothers and a great aunts helping out when I was young.
Both sides of my family were close when I was young and growing up. I remember Grandfathers, Uncles and my Dad always working on projects at family houses including our own, From minor fixes to building addons to houses including plumbing and electrical.
Was that way until I was in my teens then everyone started going their own ways.
Part of the American Dream I guess.