DIY home improvement can be quite addicting. Chances are, if you fix your bathroom sink once, you’ll fix the kitchen one when it starts to leak, too. The problem with doing a lot of DIY home repair is that you end up forgetting just what you fixed and where! This is why it’s handy to keep a do it yourself home repair log.
Your DIY home improvement log can be any old notebook or binder. You just need to keep track of when you repaired something and what you did to fix it. A column for the date, the item (sink, floor, lightswitch, etc.) and a larger column that lets you write a description is really all you need for your DIY home repair log. If you like, you can write down the cost of the repair, as well, for your financial records.
Why would you want to keep track of your do it yourself home repair projects? Well, there are several reasons.
Note when something is faulty. If your hot water heater has needed a new part three times in the past 6 months, you can take your log to the manufacturer and point out that there is a flaw in the heater and possibly get it replaced.
Repair the same thing. Remember the time you scoured the internet for information on how to take your fridge apart? Don’t go through that again, just mark down the information in your log so you can refer to it easily.
Keep track of maintenance. Not sure when you last cleaned the dryer vent? Check your DIY home improvement log to see. This can help you with anything, a quick glance at your DIY home repair records and you’ll know exactly what is due for a checkup or to be replaced.
Do it yourself home repair allows you to keep your home in shape for far less than if you hired a repairman for each thing, but it really does help to keep track of things. Keep your DIY home repair journal and you’ll never forget what your last DIY home improvement projects were.
