Getting StartedGuide
The Homeowner's First Year
What to learn, watch, and document during the first twelve months of ownership.
Homeowner Library
Homeowner, indexed.
Plain-language guides for the decisions every homeowner will eventually face.
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- MaintenanceReference
What to Inspect Annually
A short, repeatable annual inspection routine that prevents most expensive problems.
- RoofingGuide
Reading Your Roof from the Ground
How to evaluate the visible condition of your roof without ever leaving the lawn.
- MaintenanceEssay
The Cost of Deferred Maintenance
Why a small repair postponed becomes a large repair guaranteed.
- HiringGuide
Working With a Contractor
How to evaluate, hire, and work with a contractor without losing the thread.
- StormReference
Storm Preparation Checklist
A practical, printable checklist for the week before, day of, and day after a storm.
- DocumentationReference
Documentation Every Owner Should Keep
A short list of records every homeowner should keep — and why they matter at claim time.
- SystemsPrimer
Energy Efficiency at the Building Envelope
Where the largest gains actually live in a typical home.
- SystemsPrimer
Understanding Your Attic
The least visited room in your house — and the one that quietly determines a great deal.
- HiringGuide
Hiring an Inspector
When to hire one, what to expect, and how to read the report after.
- RoofingGuide
Pre-Purchase Roof Considerations
What to evaluate about a roof before signing on a house.
- MaintenanceReference
The Long-Term Home Maintenance Calendar
A multi-year calendar of the maintenance worth scheduling and the records worth keeping.
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