Home Maintenance Scheduler

# Home Maintenance Scheduler

Create a seasonal home maintenance calendar with tasks, cost estimates, and local service provider research.

## When to Use

- "Create a home maintenance schedule for the year"
- "What maintenance do I need to do this spring?"
- "Find a plumber near me for annual inspection"

## Requirements

- **Brave Search MCP** for service provider lookup and cost research
- **python3** for budget calculations

## Workflow

### Step 1 — Home Profile

- **Home type** (house, condo, apartment, townhouse)
- **Age of home** (newer <10yr, moderate 10-30yr, older 30yr+)
- **Location** (city/state — for climate-specific tasks)
- **Key systems** (HVAC type, roof material, septic vs sewer, pool, lawn)
- **DIY comfort level** (none, basic, handy, experienced)

### Step 2 — Research Seasonal Tasks

```
brave_web_search: "home maintenance checklist {SEASON} {HOME_TYPE} {YEAR}"
brave_web_search: "home maintenance schedule {CLIMATE_ZONE} annual"
brave_web_search: "{TASK} cost estimate {LOCATION} {YEAR}"
```

### Step 3 — Generate Annual Calendar

```markdown
# Home Maintenance Calendar — {YEAR}
🏠 {HOME_TYPE} | 📍 {LOCATION} | Built: {YEAR}

## 🌸 Spring (March-May)
| Task | Frequency | DIY? | Est. Cost | Status |
|------|-----------|------|-----------|--------|
| HVAC filter replacement | Quarterly | ✅ | $15-30 | [ ] |
| Gutter cleaning | 2x/year | ⚠️ | $100-200 pro | [ ] |
| Check roof for damage | Annual | ❌ | $200-400 inspect | [ ] |
| Test smoke/CO detectors | 2x/year | ✅ | $0 | [ ] |
| Pressure wash exterior | Annual | ✅ | $50 rental | [ ] |
| A/C tune-up | Annual | ❌ | $80-150 | [ ] |

## ☀️ Summer (June-August)
| Task | Frequency | DIY? | Est. Cost | Status |
|------|-----------|------|-----------|--------|
...

## 🍂 Fall (September-November)
...

## ❄️ Winter (December-February)
...

## Monthly Tasks
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| HVAC filter | [ ] | | [ ] | | [ ] | | [ ] | | [ ] | | [ ] | |
| Test detectors | | | [ ] | | | | | | [ ] | | | |
```

### Step 4 — Budget Estimate

```bash
python3 << 'PYEOF'
tasks = [
    {"name": "HVAC tune-up", "cost": 150, "frequency": 2},
    {"name": "Gutter cleaning", "cost": 200, "frequency": 2},
    {"name": "Roof inspection", "cost": 300, "frequency": 1},
    # ... all tasks
]

total = sum(t["cost"] * t["frequency"] for t in tasks)
monthly = total / 12

print(f"Annual maintenance budget: ${total:,.0f}")
print(f"Monthly set-aside: ${monthly:,.0f}")
print(f"\nRule of thumb: 1-2% of home value per year")
PYEOF
```

### Step 5 — Find Local Providers

```
brave_local_search: "{SERVICE_TYPE} near {LOCATION}"
brave_web_search: "{SERVICE_TYPE} {LOCATION} reviews ratings {YEAR}"
```

```markdown
## Local Service Providers
| Service | Provider | Rating | Phone | Notes |
|---------|----------|--------|-------|-------|
| HVAC | {Name} | {X}/5 | {phone} | {note} |
| Plumbing | {Name} | {X}/5 | {phone} | {note} |
| Roofing | {Name} | {X}/5 | {phone} | {note} |
```

### Step 6 — Save Schedule

```bash
mkdir -p outputs/home
cat > "outputs/home/maintenance-{YEAR}.md" << 'EOF'
{MAINTENANCE_CALENDAR}
EOF
```

## Important Rules

- Cost estimates are ranges — actual costs vary by location and provider
- Safety-critical items (gas, electrical, roof) should recommend professionals
- Adjust for climate zone — not all tasks apply everywhere
- Flag urgent/overdue items prominently

## Example Prompts

- "Create a home maintenance schedule for my 1990s house in Denver"
- "What should I do for fall home maintenance?"
- "Find a highly-rated HVAC company near me in Austin, TX"