Home records binder: setup checklist
Plain House Manual
Home: ________________Started: ________________Kept on shelf: ________________
| Done | Item | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tab 1: Appliances | |||
| Every appliance listed, room by room | |||
| Model and serial numbers copied | |||
| Warranty end dates filled in | |||
| Registration cards sent, if required | |||
| Tab 2: Filters and schedules | |||
| Filter size for each grille | |||
| Last change date | |||
| Fall checklist page added | |||
| Tab 3: Paint | |||
| Color name and code, each room | |||
| Sheen and brand | |||
| Leftover cans: where they are | |||
| Tab 4: Measurements | |||
| Front door and inside doors | |||
| Hall turns and stairs | |||
| Tab 5: Manuals and receipts | |||
| Each receipt with its warranty | |||
| Online warranties printed | |||
| Tab 6: Service visits | |||
| Past invoices filed by date | |||
| Blank visit log at the back | |||
Source: FTC, Warranties, checked October 9, 2026. plainhousemanual.com/records/home-records-binder/Household records, not legal, tax or insurance advice.
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