Hey, I’m Sam.
I own a 1971 California-style house built into a hillside. Fifty years of history and about fifty years of previous owners doing whatever they wanted to it.
Nobody handed me a manual when I got the keys. And there isn’t one out there, not a real one anyway. Every home is different. Different age, different systems, different quirks, different climate.
But here’s what I’ve learned: there’s a clear set of principles and a schedule that works for any home. Follow them consistently and you avoid the costly surprises. You catch small problems before they become big ones. You stop feeling behind and start feeling in control.
That’s what Home Checkup Guide is built around.
I’m a homeowner and a dad of three, not a contractor, not a home inspector. Just someone who figured out the hard way that owning a home is one of the biggest responsibilities you’ll ever take on, and that a little consistency goes a long way.
One task a week. All year long. That’s all it takes to protect your investment and hopefully actually enjoy the home you worked so hard for.
Welcome.