Home Projects Cheat Sheet
Home Projects with Figaro
Section titled “Home Projects with Figaro”Track materials, schedule contractors, and keep your home projects organized without losing your mind.
Project Lists
Section titled “Project Lists”Create a list for kitchen renovationAdd demo cabinets, order countertops, schedule plumber to kitchen renovationWhat's on my kitchen renovation list?Remove demo cabinets from kitchen renovationMaterials & Shopping
Section titled “Materials & Shopping”Create a hardware store listAdd 2x4 lumber, drywall screws, wood glue, paintbrushes to hardware storeWhat's on my hardware store list?Contractor Management
Section titled “Contractor Management”Remember that our electrician is Mike at 555-1234Remember the plumber is Smith Plumbing, 555-5678Remind me on Monday to call the electrician about the outletSchedule contractor walkthrough for Saturday at 10amProject Reminders
Section titled “Project Reminders”Remind me at 8am Saturday that the contractor is comingRemind me in 3 days to check on the paint dryingRemind me next week to order the light fixturesRemind me on the 1st to pay the contractor invoiceMaintenance Schedules
Section titled “Maintenance Schedules”Remind me every 3 months to change HVAC filterRemind me in 6 months to service the water heaterRemind me next spring to schedule gutter cleaningQuick Lists for Home Projects
Section titled “Quick Lists for Home Projects”| List | What to text |
|---|---|
| Current project | Create a [project name] list |
| Materials needed | Create a materials list |
| Repairs to do | Create a home repairs list |
| Seasonal maintenance | Create a maintenance list |
Memory Helpers
Section titled “Memory Helpers”Remember the paint color is Benjamin Moore White DoveRemember the countertop is Caesarstone Calacatta NuvoRemember the tile is from Floor & Decor, item #12345Remember the fence is 6 feet tall, 120 linear feetSample Project Flow
Section titled “Sample Project Flow”Planning phase
Section titled “Planning phase”Create a list for bathroom remodelAdd research tiles, get 3 quotes, choose contractor to bathroom remodelIn progress
Section titled “In progress”Add order vanity, schedule plumber, buy grout to bathroom remodelRemind me Friday that tile delivery is comingFinishing up
Section titled “Finishing up”Add touch up paint, install mirror, final walkthrough to bathroom remodelRemind me next week to do final paymentPro Tips
Section titled “Pro Tips”1. Before going to the store
Section titled “1. Before going to the store”What's on my hardware store list?2. Track measurements
Section titled “2. Track measurements”Remember the window is 36x48 inchesRemember we need 12 boxes of flooring3. Document everything
Section titled “3. Document everything”Remember the permit number is 2024-12345Remember inspection is scheduled for March 154. Contractor follow-ups
Section titled “4. Contractor follow-ups”Remind me in 2 days to follow up on the quote5. Warranty tracking
Section titled “5. Warranty tracking”Remember the appliance warranty expires January 2027Seasonal Home Tasks
Section titled “Seasonal Home Tasks”Spring
Section titled “Spring”Remind me in March to schedule AC serviceRemind me in April to check smoke detectorsRemind me in October to schedule furnace serviceRemind me in November to winterize sprinklers