Appliances
Make, model and serial for every major appliance, so you don't have to go searching if/when something breaks.
Free, and yours to keep
The Home Owner’s Manual
Your house came with no instructions. I will go through your home and create a real, physical, printed manual made for specifically for your address — systems, appliances, warranties, photographs and a maintenance schedule.
There is no charge and no obligation. If a project comes out of it, great. If not, you keep the manual and have a valuable time saving tool for you to use later.
- Takes between 1 and 2 hours to document everything
- Printed, and organized into a physical guide, plus a digital copy
- No sales presentation, no expiring offer
Inside the manual
Everything about your home,gathered together in one place
Household Systems
Furnace, air conditioning, water heater and electrical panel — age, size and condition. Plus a page showing every shutoff, for the night you need it.
Interior record
Paint colors and finishes by room, flooring types, fixture and hardware details — so touch-ups and repairs actually match. (will match as close as possible to existing if the exact color codes aren't known)
Exterior record
Roof, siding, gutters, windows and doors: what is on the house, roughly how old it is, and what I would keep an eye on.
Warranties and photographs
What is still covered, by whom and until when, alongside photographs of the whole property for insurance and for your own records.
Maintenance schedule
A month-by-month maintenance plan for your tailored to your specific home.
What this is, and what it is not
The Home Owner’s Manual is a written and photographic record of your home, made by someone who has spent most of their life either building or maintaining properties. It is not a home inspection, it does not replace one, and it is not a substitute for a licensed inspector when you are buying or selling.
What it will do is tell you what you own, what condition it is in, and what might deserve your attention first.
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. I make my living as a general contractor and handyman. This manual makes your life easier when you need to hire someone to work on your home; it also makes my life easier if that person is me!
How long does it take to get it?
Usually 1 to 2 weeks after the walkthrough. I put it together myself by hand.
Will you try to sell me something?
If you don't have any suggested repairs or maintance items, then I make no recommendations and you go on your way with the completed manual. But, if you do then I'll briefly go over any options that might make sense for you.
Do you do this for rentals or a parent’s home?
Yes, as long as the owner or primary controlling party is available.