HomePlaybook Mastery. Home Maintenance Guide for First-Time Buyers
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Stop Losing
Thousands
Your First Year

The only 12-month prioritised checklist built by home inspectors and contractors. To save you $5K–$15K before the disasters happen.

HomePlaybook Mastery 12-month home maintenance checklist - Leo Brooks guide for first-year homeowners
47 Critical Tasks
DIY vs Hire Decision Tree
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Most new homeowners lose $5,000–$15,000 in year one. Not from bad luck, but from bad timing.

Here's what actually happens when no one gives you the playbook:

The difference between a $200 fix and a $5,000 emergency is almost always timing. This guide exists to give you that timing. Before it costs you.


47
Critical Tasks
$44
One-Time Cost
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Guaranteed Savings
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Operator Guide

What's Inside

Everything a first-year homeowner actually needs

Not 200 vague checklist items. 47 ranked tasks. In the order they prevent real damage.

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12-Month Priority Calendar
Month-by-month task list ranked by what actually prevents expensive repairs. Not alphabetical.
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Home Health Scorecard
9-question diagnostic tells you exactly where your biggest risks are. Do it in your first 7 days.
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DIY vs Hire Decision Tree
For every task. Know when to do it yourself and when calling the wrong person costs double.
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Seasonal Deep-Dive Checklists
Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter protocols. What to do, in what order, before each season hits.
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Emergency Protocols
Early warning signs + troubleshooting matrix. 10 symptoms mapped to root causes and your first action.
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Contractor Scripts
Word-for-word negotiation scripts that save 10–20%. Used by homeowners who pay less than their neighbours.
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Fillable Trackers & Dashboard
Cost logs, maintenance records and an at-a-glance dashboard. Valuable when you sell or claim insurance.
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Insurance Documentation Guide
How to document from day one so claims are approved. Most homeowners learn this lesson the hard way.

Is This For You?

Built for one specific person

This guide is dialled in for first-year homeowners in the US and Canada. If that's you, keep reading. If not, we'll say so.

✓ Built for you if
  • You closed on your first home in the last 12 months
  • You're overwhelmed by 200-item generic checklists
  • You have a house, townhome or condo you own
  • You don't know a good contractor from a bad one yet
  • You want to prevent problems, not react to them
✕ Not built for you if
  • You're an experienced DIYer who does your own HVAC
  • You want a repair manual with step-by-step how-tos
  • You manage rental properties, not your own home
  • You're renting and don't own the property
  • You've maintained homes for 5+ years already

If you fit the left column, this guide will pay for itself the first month.


The Math

What one missed task actually costs

A $44 guide sounds like a lot. Until you see what one wrong month costs.

Ignored Caught With HomePlaybook
Clogged downspout you didn't flush $8,000+ basement damage $0. 10-minute task in March
HVAC service you skipped $5,000+ emergency replacement $150–$300 tune-up in September
Roof granule loss you missed $9,000–$18,000 replacement $300–$1,500 minor repair
Contractor you called unprepared Overpay 20–30% every job $300–$800/year saved with the scripts
Insurance claim with no baseline photos Denial. 44% of claims paid nothing last year Documentation guide included
Frozen pipe you didn't winterize $5,000–$15,000 water damage $50 tap covers in October
Money-back guarantee None. You eat every dollar Save $370 or It's Free
Cost to be wrong $5K–$15K in year one $44 one-time

One prevented mistake pays for this guide 100× over. That's the entire math.


12-Month Calendar Preview

Know exactly what to do every month

January
Furnace filter, attic insulation, sump pump test
$25–$100 • Mostly DIY
March
Gutters & downspouts, roof check, HVAC service booking
$300–$600 • Pro + DIY
June
AC condensate drain, deck rot check, pest monitoring
$50–$150 • DIY
September
Gutters (2nd clean), furnace service, tree trimming
$400–$900 • Pro
October
Winterize outdoor faucets, final roof check, emergency supplies
$50–$200 • DIY
December
Yearly cost review, scheduling, insurance policy review
$0 • DIY

All 12 months inside the guide • Estimated costs based on 2026 US and Canadian national averages


The Math

The $44 that pays you $5,000–$15,000 back

$5K–$15K
Average savings in year one for homeowners who follow the system

Here's how the numbers work: A $400K home should have $4,000–$8,000 set aside for annual maintenance. This guide shows you exactly which of those dollars to spend first. And which you can skip without consequence.

One prevented HVAC failure = $5,000–$12,000 saved. One avoided roof replacement = $8,000–$18,000 saved. One insurance claim documented correctly = thousands recovered. The guide pays for itself with one avoided mistake.


Inside: Step 1

Take the 9-question Home Health Scorecard in your first 7 days

Answer 9 questions. Your score tells you exactly where to start. Before you spend a dollar on the wrong thing.

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Score 0–2
Reasonable shape. Follow the calendar. No emergencies.
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Score 3–5
Real risk present. Some systems need attention this week.
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Score 6+
Multiple risk factors. Waiting turns $200 fixes into $5,000+ emergencies.

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The Home Maintenance Tracker
your done-for-you command centre

Most homeowners learn the hard way. You won't. When you buy the Home Maintenance Playbook, you get more than a guide. You get a ready-to-use Google Sheets command centre that runs alongside every step of the Playbook.

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Know your home's health in week 1
Answer 9 honest questions and instantly see if you're Green, Yellow or Red. Know exactly where to start.
Never miss a task. All year
Your full 12-month checklist with rows that turn green as you complete them. Satisfying and functional.
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Log every job and every dollar
Invaluable proof of care when you sell. Documented maintenance history adds real value to your home.
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Warranties tracked automatically
Expiry dates turn orange at 90 days and red when expired. Never miss a claim again.
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Your trusted contractor list
Rated, sourced, and ready for every job. Build it over time. Have it when you need it most.
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Emergency quick-reference
Symptom → Cause → Fix → When to call a pro. Quick reference for any emergency, any time.
Home maintenance tracker spreadsheet for new homeowners - annual cost dashboard and task log

"Prepared homeowners consistently get 10–20% better rates. And sell for more."

HomePlaybook Mastery

This isn't a freebie filler. It's the system that makes the Playbook work.

Get the Playbook. Get the Tracker. Protect your biggest investment like a pro.

Get Access

Your investment in not losing $5,000+

Home inspector consultation: $300–$500 · This guide: $44 USD
$44

🎧 PDF Guide + Audio Edition. Included

Most homeowners read the guide once and then need to act fast in the middle of a situation. The Audio Edition means you can listen to the full system on your commute, replay any chapter while you're actually inspecting your home, or absorb the contractor scripts hands-free before you make the call. Same content, two formats. Use whichever fits the moment.

Less than a single service call. Less than one month of ignoring your HVAC filter.
One prevented repair pays for this guide 100× over.
Price in USD · Canadian customers approx. CAD $60 · processed securely at checkout

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Save $370 or It's Free

If this guide doesn't save you at least $370 in avoided repairs within year one, contact us for a full refund. No questions asked. No hoops. No fine print.

How to claim: Email support any time in your first year. No receipts required. No proof of savings needed. Keep the guide either way.

Zero risk. If it doesn't save you at least $370 in year one, you pay nothing. Your $44 is either the best investment you make this year. Or it's free.

Go Deeper

Optional add-ons. Available at checkout

The core guide stands alone. These go further for homeowners who want the complete system.

90-Day New Homeowner Survival Pack - week-by-week home maintenance plan for the first 90 days after closing
90-Day Survival Pack
+$17
  • Week-by-week plan from Day 1 through Month 3
  • 60-second weekly scan protocol
  • 2026 cost intelligence benchmarks
  • Emergency protocols for when things go wrong
  • Avoid the top $1K–$5K first-quarter mistakes
Add to Order. $17 →
Spring and fall seasonal home maintenance bundle - 45 deep-dive tasks and 7 contractor scripts for new homeowners
Spring & Fall Bundle
+$47
  • 45 deep-dive tasks across Spring and Fall
  • Advanced DIY vs Hire decision trees
  • 7 copy-paste contractor negotiation scripts
  • Seasonal cost estimator
  • Saves $2,000–$4,000 through strategic timing
Add to Order. $47 →

Want both? Get the full bundle. $79 → One prevented emergency pays for both many times over.


FAQ

Common questions

Is this a digital download or a physical book? +
Fully digital. You get a PDF you can read on any device plus the Audio Edition as MP3 files. Nothing ships. No shipping cost. Access is instant.
How do I access the Audio Edition? +
The Audio Edition arrives as MP3 files in the same download email as the PDF. Play them in any music app, on any phone or computer, or send them to your car via Bluetooth or CarPlay. Listen while you're inspecting your home, on the commute, or before a contractor call.
Does this work for condos and townhomes? +
Yes. The tasks you own (HVAC filter, water heater, interior plumbing, unit-level electrical) still apply. Skip the exterior tasks your HOA handles, run the interior calendar, and use the Home Health Scorecard, DIY vs Hire tree, contractor scripts and insurance guide exactly as written. Most condo owners report their first prevented mistake pays for the guide inside the first month.
Is this for complete beginners? +
Yes. It's written for first-time homeowners who've never maintained a home before. Every task includes what to do, when to do it, and whether to call a pro or do it yourself. No experience required.
How is this different from a free online checklist? +
A free checklist gives you a task list. It doesn't tell you which task matters this month, which one costs $8,000 if skipped, or what to say to the contractor. HomePlaybook Mastery is the system. 47 tasks ranked by what actually prevents expensive repairs, plus the DIY vs Hire tree, the 7 contractor scripts, the insurance documentation guide and the troubleshooting matrix. A checklist is a list. This is the playbook that tells you how to use it.
When will I get access? +
Immediately. After checkout you'll receive a download link by email and instant access to the PDF. You can be reading it within 60 seconds of purchase.
What if I bought a house months ago. Is it too late? +
Not at all. Start with the Home Health Scorecard (Step 1) to identify your current risk level, then jump into whichever month of the calendar you're in. The system works at any point in your first year.
What's your refund policy? +
If the Playbook doesn't save you at least $370+ in avoided repairs within year one, we'll refund you in full. No questions asked. See our Refund Policy for full details.
Do I need the add-ons? +
The core guide is complete on its own. The 90-Day Survival Pack is ideal if you just bought or are in your first 90 days. The Spring & Fall Bundle goes deeper on seasonal maintenance for homeowners who want the full advanced system.

Last Chance

Your home is already running. The clock started when you closed.

Every month without this system is a month your home's most expensive risks go unchecked. The furnace that fails in January. The roof leak that becomes a ceiling in March. The homeowners who use this guide don't have emergencies. They have maintenance.

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🛡️ Zero risk. Save $370+ in year one or get a full refund.

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Wait. Your home
can't wait either

Every week without a maintenance system is a week a $200 fix is becoming a $5,000 emergency. Silently.

Remember: If HomePlaybook Mastery doesn't save you at least $370 in year one, you get a full refund. The only way you lose is by leaving.
Yes. Protect My Home for $44 No thanks, I'll figure it out myself