Renter-first home maintenance
Practical checklists and troubleshooting guides for renters. We focus on what you can do safely—with clear guidance on when to call maintenance instead.
A 15-minute routine to prevent the most common rental issues: drafts, mold risk, leaks, and stuck hardware.
Read the checklistStop cold air, reduce noise, and improve comfort with renter-safe materials you can remove later.
See the fixesFlapper vs fill valve: a quick symptom table + dye test and stop signs.
Read guide →Shower glass cleanup with renter-safe methods and a simple prevention routine.
Read guide →Nail holes, anchors, and touch-up basics without creating bigger patches.
Read guide →A simple routine to catch drafts, leaks, humidity problems, and stuck hardware early.
What works, what doesn't, and how to remove it cleanly when you move out.
Symptom table + dye test to quickly tell what's happening.
Safe methods, what to avoid, and a simple prevention routine.