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šŸ  The House Playbook

A practical guide to your home

Take care of your home, one task at a time.

Find a checklist for the whole job, a tool for the question in front of you, or a quick read to help you get started.

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What you will find here

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Checklists

Work through home safety, seasonal upkeep, moving, cleaning, and bigger projects one step at a time.

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Tools

Use calculators, builders, and troubleshooters when you need a more specific answer.

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The Playbook

Read short, practical notes on home systems, small fixes, cleaning, and everyday upkeep.

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For the whole job

Checklists you can use

Start with a plan for a move, a safety review, or the change of seasons. Check items off as you go.

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Moving & Relocation

First 7 Days Moving In

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Safety & Security

Home Safety Audit

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Seasonal Maintenance

Fall and Winterizing Checklist

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Tools for the next decision

Estimate, assess, or troubleshoot before you start. There are calculators and guides for moving, maintenance, safety, and more.

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Moving Box Calculator

Estimate the boxes and tape your move will take.

Home Safety Audit

Walk through common risks and see what needs attention.

Appliance Energy Cost

See what an appliance may cost to run.

Room Cold Troubleshooter

Narrow down why one room feels colder than the rest.

For the everyday stuff

From the Playbook

Short reads on small fixes, useful checks, and the details that make a house easier to care for.

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Check Your Water Shut-Off

Locate your main water valve, check which systems depend on it, and verify a safe shutoff test without forcing a stuck valve.

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Clean Your Dryer Vent Hose

Clean accessible dryer ducting, check the full exhaust route and outdoor damper, and know when a vent-cleaning professional is needed.

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Patching Small Nail Holes

A renter-friendly guide to using spackle for a seamless look.

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The person behind the playbook

Hi, Iā€™m Dan.

Iā€™m a homeowner learning how to take better care of my house. I share the notes, checklists, and tools Iā€™m building for myself so the next task feels a little more manageable.

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