🌳 Guided Home Maintenance System
A complete home maintenance system with guided support to help you understand your home with clarity and confidence.
Many homeowners know something needs attention in their home — they’re just not always sure what matters first, what can wait, or when professional help may be appropriate.
Designed for those who want guidance—not just information.
✔ Who this is for
Homeowners who want a clear, structured understanding of how their home systems function
Those looking for both a practical reference and a dedicated planning system
Individuals who want guided support to better understand their home environment
Those who value clarity and a structured way to track and organize maintenance over time
Anyone wanting a more confident, proactive approach to home maintenance.
Included in your purchase:
Full-color paperback edition of the Home Maintenance: What To Do First Guide & Planner (Volume 1 - 8.5" x 11")
Secure Digital Home Maintenance Planner (member portal)
Quick Start Guide to help you begin immediately
Optional 1 Hr. Home Maintenance Orientation Session (Zoom or in-home)
Printed Format Options
Choose the printed format that works best for you.
Volume 1 — Guide & Planner (8.5” x 11”)
Designed for writing, planning, and recording information directly within a workbook format
Volume 2 — Guide (6” x 9”) + Volume 3 — Printed Planner Companion (8.5” x 11”)
A more compact guide for reading, paired with a dedicated planner for recording and tracking information separately
Guided Home System Orientation
What makes this different:
Apply the system to your own home with guided support.
Participants may schedule a guided Home Maintenance Orientation Session to review questions, planning considerations, and areas of uncertainty within their home.
Each session is conducted as a 60-minute Zoom meeting, designed to help you review key areas of your home and better understand how your home systems work together.
How the Orientation Session Works
Conducted as a guided 1-hour Zoom session
Focused on practical understanding and informed maintenance decision-making
Tailored to your home, your planner, and your questions
For those who prefer a more hands-on experience, in-home sessions may be available where appropriate.
In-home sessions are arranged based on location and availability
Additional service considerations may apply and are discussed during scheduling
Sometimes having someone guide you through the first steps makes all the difference.
Homeowners are encouraged to review their home in advance and note any areas of uncertainty.
One-time purchase. Includes guided orientation and support.
Local pickup available.
Purchase includes applicable taxes.
🔒 Secure checkout is processed through a dedicated Education Forward checkout page. You will be securely redirected to complete your participation.
Customers are notified when new planning materials and educational resources become available within the member portal.
Inside the Home Maintenance Guide & Planning System
The guide and planning resources provide a structured overview of common residential systems and key maintenance considerations, including:
Planning and preparation for home system awareness
Plumbing fixtures and common maintenance considerations
Electrical systems and safety devices
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
Exterior maintenance awareness for roofs, gutters, and siding
Windows, doors, and exterior envelope considerations
Garage doors and mechanical components
Interior hardware, surfaces, and flooring awareness
The goal of this combined system is to provide a physical reference and a dedicated space to record key home maintenance information over time.
For those who choose to perform basic maintenance themselves, commonly used tools and materials are listed for reference.
✔ What happens after your purchase
Complete your purchase through the secure checkout
Receive a confirmation email with:
Secure access to your digital planner
Your Quick Start Guide to begin immediately
Present your confirmation email or receipt to pick up your selected printed materials at:
Bluewater Home Hardware Building Centre
Begin using the system:
Use the guide to understand your home systems
Use the planner to track and organize maintenance over time
Community Participation Supports Local Nonprofit Organizations
Includes a $30 community allocation supporting the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton.
Your purchase includes access to ongoing updates and enhancements to the digital planning system. Customers are notified by email when new features and resources become available within the Education Forward access portal.
Looking for educational resources designed for children? Common Sense Factor Kids™ provides colouring books and activity books that help children build awareness of home safety, fire safety, healthy living, community awareness, and other practical life skills.
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