Maintenance Corner | Home Maintenance Apps

It seems there is an app for everything these days. Have you ever checked out the apps for homeowners? A quick search of the app store will reveal dozens of useful apps for homeowners.

Here are some apps that can help you keep on top of your home maintenance: 

Centriq

Once you unbox and set up home appliances, it’s easy to lose the owner’s manual and directions. That’s where Centriq comes in. Simply snap a picture of a product label or nameplate, and Centriq will load the manuals into the app. It also shares information about replacement parts, streams videos for fixing and cleaning the appliance, and alerts you about product recalls.

Happy Plant

Do you often forget to water your plants? Then download Happy Plant, a simple app that creates a watering schedule and sends notifications, so you won't forget. To make the chore more fun, Happy Plant tracks watering progress with colorful symbols. It also encourages you to take plant selfies and turn them into a time-lapse video to monitor your plant's growth.

Color Capture by Benjamin Moore

If you've ever found yourself scrutinizing paint swatches, you'll know that picking out the right color can be difficult. The next time want to remember the exact hue of something, whether it’s a couch cushion or the bathroom walls of a restaurant, pull up Color Capture by Benjamin Moore. The app will match the color to one of Benjamin Moore’s paint shades. Other handy features, like the ability to create color combinations, make Color Capture the perfect app for anyone gearing up for a painting project.

Home Zada

HomeZada has many different home-related functions. The app keeps track of all finances related to home ownership, from your mortgage to your property taxes. It automates home maintenance by managing deadlines and duties (like changing the AC filter) and sending routine reminders until you complete the tasks. If you’re starting a renovation project, HomeZada also has a budgeting feature that tracks your spending and compares costs.

LetGo

A critical part of maintaining your home is getting rid of all the clutter that clogs up your living space. And while most people are aware of this fact, tidying is still something they struggle to tackle effectively.  

The LetGo app provides a convenient solution to this issue. By helping you set up a virtual garage sale, the app enables you to sell unwanted items in your area and declutter your home in a timely manner. LetGo can also be useful when buying items for a new home. 

Bubble Level

In order to make your new home feel — well, like home — you’ll probably want to hang some photos off the bat. Or maybe your design scheme includes plenty of art, even a gallery wall.To get all those frames and canvases looking just right, you’ll need a level tool. Even better, just download the Bubble Level tool. Of course, it has a bubble level — but you can also use it as a surface level,  a ruler, and even a metal detector for exploring inside walls.

Be sure to check out past maintenance articles to ensure your home is in tip top shape year-round.

Ashley Cook

Assistant Property Manager