I've started keeping a binder at home where I collect everything related to our household, such as invoices from contractors, details about parts that need replacing (like air filters or light bulbs), and manuals for our appliances. I recently shared this with a friend who also has a big binder filled with house-related documents. I'm curious if this is a common practice. Do many people keep a home binder like this?
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Absolutely! I keep mine scanned and stored in the cloud. Each file is named by the date of service, so I can easily track everything. I also have a dedicated folder for all my appliance manuals in PDF format.
When I first bought my house, the previous owners handed me a binder full of useful information, including manuals and even plans for renovations. I continued to add to it over the years and found it so helpful that I made sure to pass it on to the new owners when I sold. Now, I even have a separate landscaping book!
I do this too! I jot down dates and costs for all services, including who worked on what and any recommendations they made for future repairs. This system works wonders for me; I can look back and see exactly what maintenance I've had done and how much it cost.
That sounds super organized! I should start doing that to keep better track of my home services.