Life safety
Test smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms using their manufacturer button; record replacement dates; keep exits and emergency contacts current.
Open related guidanceA practical reference for taking care of a home.
Public guidance explains what to observe and maintain. Safety information is always free. Exact intervals still depend on your equipment, climate, building, usage, and manufacturer instructions.
Water and plumbing
Know the main shutoff location, inspect visible supply hoses and valves, watch unexplained meter movement, and address slow drains before they become backups.
Open related guidanceHeating and cooling
Check filters monthly during use, keep returns and supplies open, clear safe space around equipment, and schedule qualified service when cycles or sounds change.
Open related guidanceElectrical
Keep panels accessible, avoid extension cords as permanent wiring, test accessible GFCI devices, and stop using anything warm, buzzing, scorched, or repeatedly tripping.
Open related guidanceAppliances
Record model and serial numbers, follow manufacturer cleaning schedules, inspect accessible hoses and cords, and avoid bypassing doors, locks, fuses, or safety switches.
Open related guidanceMoisture and indoor air
Track indoor humidity, use exhaust fans, dry wet materials quickly, find moisture sources instead of masking odours, and never use ozone as routine air treatment.
Open related guidanceRoof, gutters and drainage
Observe from the ground after storms, keep roof water moving away from the foundation, document stains and changing cracks, and leave height work to properly equipped professionals.
Open related guidanceDoors, windows and envelope
Inspect weather seals and exterior caulk, manage indoor condensation, note sudden alignment changes, and preserve drainage paths around openings.
Open related guidanceKitchen and bathroom
Clean accessible filters, maintain caulk and grout, confirm exhaust fans vent properly, inspect under sinks, and address recurring dampness rather than covering it.
Open related guidanceBasement and foundation
Keep stored materials away from damp walls, verify sump discharge location, watch water patterns after rain, and document cracks with dates and scale.
Open related guidancePests and entry points
Protect food, reduce moisture, avoid dry sweeping droppings, document entry routes, and use qualified control for structural insects, large infestations, or inaccessible nests.
Open related guidanceHome records and service
Keep warranties, invoices, manuals, photos, shutoff locations, filter sizes, paint details, and completed work in one ownership record.
Open related guidanceTurn general advice into your home’s living care plan.
Plus members can organize multiple homes, equipment and model records, recurring maintenance, warranty dates, diagnostic history, recurrence patterns, service notes, and an explainable Home Health overview.
- Personalized schedule by home systems
- Equipment and warranty vault
- Saved diagnoses and recurring-problem context
- Seasonal reminders and completed-work history