Home manual template: the user manual for your house

A home manual is the user manual for your house: where the water shut-off is, which breaker runs what, Wi-Fi for guests, who to call. Write it once and share it with family, a house-sitter or guests.

What to put in it

• Shut-offs: main water, gas, breaker panel, furnace switch, outdoor taps.
• Safety: fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flashlights, emergency kit, escape ladder.
• Contacts: emergency contact, neighbour, doctor, vet, plumber, insurance.
• Utilities: power, gas, water and internet providers.
• For guests: Wi-Fi, garbage day, parking, thermostat.
• Home systems: furnace filter size, water heater age, sump pump.
• Smoke and CO alarms: where each one is and when it expires.
• Fire escape plan: two ways out of every room and a meeting spot.

Share it safely

In the free app, you choose what to include and send a link or QR code. Private items like spare key codes stay out unless you choose to share them. Nothing is uploaded: the details travel inside the link.

For house-sitters and babysitters

The app's house-sitter card puts 911, the meeting spot, shut-offs, Wi-Fi and pet notes on one screen.

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