Step-by-Step: Build Your Home Repair List
Step-by-Step: Build Your Home Repair List
1. Walk Through Your Home
- Grab a notebook or phone and walk room by room.
- Look for anything broken, worn, outdated, or inefficient.
- Include exterior areas like the roof, gutters, yard, garage, and driveway.
2. Categorize Repairs
Organize by type to make planning easier: | Category | Examples | |----------------|----------------------------------------| | Structural | Cracks in walls, foundation issues | | Plumbing | Leaky faucets, clogged drains | | Electrical | Flickering lights, broken outlets | | Appliances | Malfunctioning fridge, noisy dryer | | Cosmetic | Peeling paint, damaged trim | | Safety | Smoke detectors, loose railings | | Seasonal | HVAC tune-up, gutter cleaning |
3. Prioritize by Urgency
Use a simple scale:
- ???? Urgent – Safety or major damage (e.g., roof leak)
- ???? Soon – Preventative or moderate issues (e.g., slow drain)
- ???? Later – Cosmetic or low-impact (e.g., repainting)
4. Estimate Time & Cost
- Add rough estimates for each task.
- Note if it’s DIY or needs a pro.
5. Track Progress
- Use a spreadsheet, app, or whiteboard.
- Mark tasks as To Do, In Progress, or Done.
6. Schedule Regular Reviews
- Revisit your list monthly or seasonally.
- Add new issues and update completed ones.
????️ Bonus Tips for Joe
Since you're already deep into repair workflows and content creation:
- Turn your list into a blog series or video guide.
- Use categories like “Quick Fixes,” “Weekend Projects,” and “Call a Pro.”
- Add humor or memes to make it engaging for your audience.
