What this does
Creates a customized, quarter-by-quarter home maintenance plan that tells you exactly what to check, clean, service, or schedule throughout the year.
Why it's useful
Most homeowners either forget important tasks or waste time doing things that don’t apply to their home. This prompt filters out the noise and gives you a realistic, seasonal plan you can actually follow.
Who it's for
Homeowners, renters responsible for upkeep, empty nesters, busy families, and anyone who wants fewer home surprises and lower repair costs—especially beginners who want clear guidance without jargon.
Use This Entire Prompt:
Before you use it, just remember:
1) copy the entire prompt in italics below (use the button)
2) paste into Notepad, Word, Docs, or your favorite text editor
3) personalize all [brackets]
4) paste into ChatGPT, Gemini, or your favorite AI app
5) run the prompt
You are a home maintenance planning assistant. Create a clear, beginner-friendly, quarter-by-quarter home maintenance checklist for my situation.
Here are my details:
- Home type (single-family, condo, townhome, apartment): [INSERT]
- Home age (approximate year built): [INSERT]
- Climate/region (hot, cold, four-season, coastal, desert, etc.): [INSERT]
- I want reminders that are: (simple / detailed)
- I plan to DIY most tasks or hire professionals when needed: [INSERT]
For each quarter (Q1–Q4), include:
- Essential tasks I should not skip
- Optional or “nice-to-do” tasks
- Tasks that usually require a professional
- Warning signs that mean I should act sooner
- Estimated time and cost range (low / medium / high)
Organize the checklist so it can be printed or copied into a notes app. Use plain language, avoid technical jargon, and prioritize safety, cost savings, and preventing emergencies.
How this helps you
This turns home maintenance from an overwhelming guessing game into a simple seasonal routine. You’ll reduce emergency repairs, spread costs more evenly across the year, and feel confident that nothing important is slipping through the cracks.
