First-Time Homeowner's 101 Handbook (Paperback)

Paperback. You just bought a home. Now what?No landlord, no maintenance line in your rent, and a growing list of systems you're suddenly responsible for - the furnace, the breaker panel, the gutters, the water heater humming in the basement. Most home-maintenance books read like encyclopedias. This one reads like a triage chart.First-Time Homeowner's 101 Handbook organizes everything a new homeowner needs to know by urgency, not alphabet. Every task is tagged DAY 1, WEEK 1, MONTH 1, or ONGOING, so you always know what needs your attention right now - and what can safely wait.Inside, you'll find: A Day 1 safety check covering smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and utility shutoffsPlain-English plumbing and electrical basics - what's a five-minute fix and what needs a licensed proA full seasonal maintenance calendar for HVAC, gutters, and exterior upkeepA repair budgeting framework, including the 1-4% rule and a major-systems lifespan tableA clear DIY vs. call-a-pro decision framework, a beginner tool kit checklist, and a guide to vetting contractorsA printable Home Inventory Worksheet for insurance and warranty recordsA consolidated Master Timeline covering your first week, first month, and first yearAn Emergency Contacts & Shutoff Quick Reference sheet designed to be taped inside a cabinet doorWhether you're triaging your first weekend in the house or building the habits that protect your investment for years, this handbook gives you exactly what to do next - and just as importantly, when to stop and call someone who does this for a living. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …