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Done-For-You Checklists & Trackers
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Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist
Seasonal Pool Maintenance Checklist
First 30 Days in Your New Home Checklist
Home Inspection Checklist
New Homeowner Bundle (First 30 Days + Seasonal Maintenance)
Home & Pool Maintenance Bundle
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NEW HOMEOWNER ESSENTIALS
The First Things to Buy When You Get Your Keys
These are the products we recommend picking up in your first week of homeownership. Safety first — everything else can wait.
Smart Door Lock Change your locks the day you move in. You have no idea how many copies of the old keys exist. A rekeying kit or smart lock solves this immediately.
Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Every level of your home needs one. Don’t assume the previous owners kept them updated.
Fire Extinguisher One for the kitchen, one for the garage. Non-negotiable.
Outlet Tester Tests every outlet in the home in seconds. Costs under $10 and every homeowner should have one.
Label Maker Label your electrical panel breakers, appliance shutoffs, and storage areas. Future you will be very grateful.
Home Repair Log Book Track every repair, service call, and improvement made to your home. Essential for insurance, warranties, and resale value.
Homeowner Budget Planner Nobody hands you a manual at closing. This one covers the part they forgot to mention. One Excel file. 15 connected sheets. A complete financial system built for homeowners, not just budgeters.
HOME MAINTENANCE TOOLS
What We Actually Keep in Our Home
These are the tools we reach for season after season. Nothing fancy — just practical products that make maintenance tasks faster and easier.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit The most skipped maintenance task in most homes — and one of the most important. This kit takes less than 20 minutes and could prevent a fire.
Gutter Cleaning Kit An extendable gutter cleaning kit makes this a one person job you can do from the ground. Worth every penny.
Moisture Meter Detects moisture behind walls, under floors, and in crawl spaces before it becomes a major problem. Great for inspections and ongoing monitoring.
Pipe Insulation Foam Inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you from a burst pipe during a freeze. Stock up before winter.
Caulking Gun and Caulk Recaulk around tubs, showers, windows, and doors every few years. One of the easiest DIY maintenance tasks with a big impact.
Door Weatherstripping If you feel drafts around your doors your weatherstripping needs replacing. Easy DIY fix that lowers your energy bill immediately.
SEASONAL SUPPLIES
Stock These Before You Need Them
The products in this section are ones we buy before each season starts — not reactively when something goes wrong.
HVAC Filter Multipack Buy a multipack and store extras so you’re never caught without one. Replace every 30-90 days depending on usage and season.
Furnace Filter Multipack Same principle — stock up at the start of fall so you’re ready all heating season.
Refrigerator Coil Cleaning Brush Most people never do this — but cleaning your fridge coils once a year improves efficiency and extends the life of your appliance.
Home Emergency Kit Stock this before winter or storm season. Flashlights, batteries, blankets, first aid — the basics that matter when something goes wrong.
Portable Generator If you live somewhere prone to power outages this is worth the investment. Research the right size for your home’s needs before buying.
Water Heater Flush Kit Flush your water heater once a year to remove sediment buildup and extend its life. All you need is a garden hose and this simple connector.
HOME ORGANIZATION
Systems That Actually Work
These are the organizational tools and supplies we recommend for setting up a home management system that sticks.
Home Management Binder A dedicated binder for all your important home documents — closing paperwork, warranties, appliance manuals, service records, and more.
Expanding File Folder Perfect for organizing receipts, warranties, and contractor invoices by category. Simple and effective.
Fireproof Document Box Store your most important documents — deed, insurance policies, and warranties — somewhere safe and fireproof.
Permanent Markers and Labels For labeling storage boxes, appliance parts, and utility shutoffs throughout your home.