The Things He Used To Handle

Nobody showed us how to run a house. So I wrote it all down.

The first winter after my husband was gone, the furnace made a noise I had never heard before. I sat on the stairs in my coat and cried, because I didn’t know where anything was, what anything did, or who to call.

If you’re running a house on your own, whether through loss, divorce or simply because it’s all yours now, this book is for you. Nobody taught us this, and that is not your fault.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Find the dozen things in your house that matter most, in one afternoon
• Catch small problems before they become big bills, with a simple 30-minute monthly check
• Fix the small things yourself, and know exactly which jobs to leave alone
• Hire tradesmen with confidence, using word-for-word scripts so you never get overcharged
• Handle an emergency calmly, from a burst pipe to a gas smell, with the first 60 seconds written out for you

What’s inside (76 pages):

• The Walkthrough: 12 things to find and check, room by room, starting with your water shut-off
• The Ritual: the 30-minute monthly check, plus spring, summer, fall and winter checklists
• Ten jobs you can do yourself, each with clear steps and “stop signs” for when to call a pro
• Ten jobs you never should, and who to call instead
• Hiring without getting overcharged: scripts for the first phone call, written quotes, pressure tactics and price changes, plus the red flags
• Seven emergency cards in large, easy-to-read type
• Printable pages: the Home Logbook, the Fridge Card and the Emergency Numbers Card

Four bonuses included: The First Weekend quickstart, the Quote Comparison Worksheet, Build Your Bench (finding good tradespeople before you need them), and the Starter Toolkit list.

How it arrives: this is a digital book (PDF). You can download it straight after paying, and the link is emailed to you too. Nothing is shipped. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer, and print any page you like.

7-day money-back guarantee: if it isn’t for you, reply to your receipt email within 7 days for a full refund.

You don’t need a man for this. You need ten minutes, a pencil and a little nerve.

Lynn



This guide is general information, not professional advice. Gas, electrical, structural and roof work should always be done by licensed professionals.