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44 guided printable pages · $19 one time
Know what to record—not just where to write it.
The New Homeowner Starter Binder gives you specific prompts, examples, and “what to enter” guidance for the home information that is easiest to lose: shutoffs, equipment details, warranties, repairs, contractors, maintenance, costs, and future projects.
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Guided forms + examplesOne-time digital purchaseInstant digital delivery
Specific promptsKnow what information belongs on each form
Useful repair historyRecord observations, work performed, cost, and follow-up
Better contractor recordsTrack scope, invoices, warranties, and next actions
Plan aheadUse monthly, seasonal, budget, and replacement worksheets
A manageable way to begin
Start with five pages—not all 44.
You do not need to complete the whole binder at once. Save the master PDF, print the pages that solve today’s problem, and add the rest as you learn the home.
Fill the five essentials
Begin with first-month priorities, emergency contacts, shutoffs, major equipment, and one maintenance or repair log.
Build it as life happens
Add warranty, contractor, moisture, budget, replacement, and project pages when those records become relevant.
Worksheet previews
See the kind of guidance you are actually buying.
These sample previews use the same titles, prompts, and field structure as the paid binder. They show enough to judge the system without publishing the downloadable PDF itself.
Know the home
Main controls and shutoffs
What to enter: exact location, how you verified the control, date checked, and a photo or label reference.
ControlExact locationHow verified
Main waterBasement north wallPlumber showed us
Shutoffs that another person can actually findThe prompt asks for a precise location and how it was verified instead of a vague note like “basement.”
Systems and records
Heating and cooling record
System typeFurnace / boiler / heat pump
Exact locationRoom / exterior pad
Model + serialRating plate
Install date / agePermit / invoice / label
Filter sizeExample 16×25×1
Warranty expirationWarranty portal / invoice
DateService / observationNext date
Equipment records tied to real sourcesFields tell you where the information usually comes from: the rating plate, invoice, permit, manual, or service provider.
Maintenance and repairs
Repair log — start to finish
Date first noticed
Exact location
What you observedWrite what you saw, heard, smelled, or measured — not a guessed diagnosis.
Confirmed causeAfter evaluation or clear evidence.
Work performed
Final cost
Next action / follow-up
A repair record that separates facts from diagnosisTrack the original observation, confirmed cause, work performed, cost, warranty, photos, and next action.
Maintenance and repairs
Water and moisture incident log
Use this for: a leak, stain, condensation issue, drainage problem, or other moisture event.
Date / time noticed
Exact location
Observable signs / extent
Who was contacted
Follow-up date
Final confirmed cause + repair
Document a moisture event from first notice through final repairUseful for keeping photos, contacts, cleanup, confirmed cause, invoices, and follow-up connected.
Money and projects
Maintenance budget snapshot
Build from your actual home: known service, current quotes, deductibles, aging systems, and replacement planning.
CategoryAnnual estimateMonthly amount
Routine supplies
Professional service
Known repairs
Replacement fund
Show the assumption behind the numberThe budget page is designed around actual quotes and known needs, not a universal maintenance percentage.
Money and projects
Contractor quote comparison
What to enter: compare the same scope across bids. A lower total is not automatically the better fit.
Comparison pointQuote AQuote B
Written scope
Materials / model
Permits / insurance
Warranty / exclusions
Compare scope before comparing priceOrganize materials, exclusions, permits, insurance, payment terms, schedule, changes, and warranty next to the totals.
What you get
One starter system for the information homeowners repeatedly need.
The binder is organized around useful decisions, not filler pages. Each section tells you what to enter, where to find it, or how to record it clearly.
Priorities + emergency information
First 30 Days priorities, utility contacts, emergency details, shutoffs, electrical panel notes, smoke/CO records, and household safety information.
Equipment + warranty records
HVAC, water heater, plumbing, electrical, appliances, pumps, water treatment, filters, consumables, warranties, model numbers, and service references.
Service + repair history
Service visits, repairs, moisture incidents, observations, confirmed causes, work performed, invoices, warranties, photos, and next actions.
Provider + quote organization
Contractor directory, scope notes, estimate comparisons, insurance/permit questions, project decisions, and closeout records.
Monthly + seasonal planning
Monthly checks, spring/summer and fall/winter planning, recurring maintenance calendar, custom tasks, provider appointments, and follow-up.
Budget + replacement planning
Maintenance budget snapshot, major replacement forecast, repair-priority triage, project planner, project closeout, and annual binder review.
One clear offer
The complete 44-page Starter Binder is $19.
No subscription and no need to choose between multiple bundles. Buy the starter system once, download it, and print the pages you need for your own household.
New Homeowner Starter Binder
$19one-time digital purchase
- Guided prompts and examples throughout
- First-month, emergency, system, and equipment records
- Service, repair, moisture, contractor, and project logs
- Monthly, seasonal, budget, and replacement planning
- Instant digital delivery through Kit
- No subscription required
Why guided forms matter
Generic blank sheets create another problem: deciding what belongs on them.
The enhanced binder is written for a homeowner who may not already know which equipment details, repair notes, contractor information, or maintenance decisions will matter later.
Record locations precisely
Prompts encourage useful locations such as “basement utility room, north wall” instead of vague notes like “basement.”
Separate observation from diagnosis
Repair and moisture pages distinguish what you noticed from a confirmed professional diagnosis, work performed, and final outcome.
Always capture the next action
Service and planning forms include follow-up dates, invoice references, warranty information, monitoring decisions, and next steps.
Product questions
What to expect after purchase.
How do I receive it?
Kit sends a purchase receipt with the digital download after checkout.
Can I print pages more than once?
Yes. Keep the original PDF and print replacement working pages for your own household as needed, subject to the digital product terms.
Is this a subscription?
No. The Starter Binder is a one-time $19 digital purchase.
Does it replace an inspector or contractor?
No. It is an educational and organizational system. It cannot inspect, diagnose, or replace qualified professional advice.
Do I need to fill everything out immediately?
No. Start with the information you can verify, then update the binder as you learn more about the home.
Can I use the free resources first?
Yes. The free homeowner library remains available so you can judge the approach before buying.
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