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Home Maintenance
Definition
How many people does it take to change a lightbulb? In this game, just one, and it’s the person holding this card. You’re also responsible for unclogging toilets, calling a repairman when the air conditioner breaks (inevitably in the height of summer), finding the manual for the vacuum cleaner that’s spewing dust, and every other home maintenance to-do that requires hands-on CPE.
Conception
Things in the home will break
Planning
- Making a master list and keeping track of weekly/monthly/annual home tasks that involve maintenance.
- Sourcing (if applicable)
Execution
- Hiring
- Ongoing communication and supervision
- Making payments
- Reimbursing to purchase supplies
OUTSOURCED
- Hiring
- Making payments
- Communicating and supervising
- Placing orders for parts/broken items
INSOURCED (DIY)
- Plumbing: toilet, sink, garbage disposal, water issues (filters, heater, softeners, mineral deposits, inspections), septic tank
- Electrical: light bulbs, light fixtures, wiring
- Interior: HVAC, air ducts, smoke detectors, vents, insulation, cabinets, appliance management, paint, fireplace/chimney, home security, exterminator
- Exterior: roof/siding, tiles, gutters, power washing, pool(cleaning, draining, chemicals, pool skimmer, pool vacuum), exterior walkway cracks and paint, weather proofing, driveway (snow shoveling etc.)
Minimum Standard of Care
Is there someone monitoring and timely handling repairs and upkeep in the home?