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Maintenance, made readable.
Practical guides to the maintenance tasks HomeCanon reminds you about — what to do, how often, and when to call a pro. Plus short tutorials on getting the most out of the app.
Selling your home? Your maintenance record matters.
When a home changes hands, the maintenance record almost never goes with it. Here's how the Resale Report fixes that — and what to include.
Getting started with HomeCanon: your first three appliances
A guided walkthrough of the first ten minutes in HomeCanon — what to add, what to skip, and how to set reminders that won't pile up.
HVAC filters: the maintenance task with the best return on time
A practical guide to filter MERV ratings, replacement intervals, and when 'every three months' is too often or not often enough.
The annual water heater flush is worth your Saturday morning
Sediment buildup quietly cuts your water heater's lifespan in half. A 30-minute annual flush is the single best thing you can do to push that back out.
Dryer vent cleaning: the fire-safety task most homes are overdue for
Dryer fires cause $200M in property damage a year. The vent — not the lint trap — is the culprit. Here's how to clean it, and how often.
Stop losing money on warranties you forgot you had
Most appliance warranties expire unclaimed. Here's a system for tracking them, what to actually register, and when manufacturer coverage matters most.