"Organize by room. Since you'll be going room by room, inside to outside, you might want to organize your list by each area you visit. Color-code based on priority. You can either create separate lists for things that need to get done (i.e. because of maintenance) and things that you want to do when you have the time/budget/etc., or color-code it so you can have it on one list organized by room. Just make sure to add a key, in case you forget!"
"Is there anything in this room that needs routine maintenance (e.g. your air conditioner)? Anything broken and needs repair (e.g. maybe there's cracked caulk or a hole in the wall)? What are things you need in this space (whether that's purchasing something as straightforward as curtains for your windows or a sleeper sofa for guests or needing to do a DIY, like adding color to your room through wallpaper or transforming a plain dresser with paint, new fixtures, etc.)?"
Organize a home audit by room, moving from inside to outside and listing items for each area visited. Use color-coding or separate lists to prioritize maintenance tasks versus projects to undertake when time or budget allow, and include a clear key. Frame the audit around concrete questions: routine maintenance needs, items requiring repair, necessary purchases or DIY projects, and things to replace or improve later. Keep the list accessible year-round to add new items, expand entries with steps, and mark completed tasks. Treat the audit as an ongoing planning and maintenance tool.
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