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Notes on running a home.

Maintenance schedules, record-keeping, and the admin of small landlording. Written to be useful whether or not you ever sign up.

Maintenance

Maintenance

How Often Should You Change Your HVAC Filter?
How often to change your HVAC filter: 30 to 90 days for most homes, sooner with pets or allergies. A clear schedule by filter type, plus the cost of neglect.
The Complete Home Maintenance Schedule (Monthly, Seasonal, Annual)
A complete home maintenance schedule broken into monthly, quarterly, seasonal, and annual tasks. Printable-minded checklists with timing so nothing slips.

Records & Documents

Records & Documents

Why You Should Keep a Home Maintenance Log (and What Goes In It)
A home maintenance log records every repair on your house. Learn what to log, a simple template, and how it pays off at resale, warranty, and tax time.

Landlords

Landlords

Rental Property Maintenance Checklist for Small Landlords
A practical rental property maintenance checklist for small landlords: turnover, seasonal, and per-visit tasks that keep units habitable and vacancies short.

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One place for the house stuff.

Projects, maintenance, documents, expenses. Free for one property, no card on file.