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How do people remember all the house upkeep stuff?

I’ve been in my house for two years and I feel like I’m constantly behind on things I’m supposed to be doing. HVAC filters… is it monthly, every three months, or whenever you happen to think about it in the shower? Gutter cleaning. It's supposed to be twice a year but I only remember when the rain starts pouring over the sides. 😵😡 Water heater flush. Apparently that’s a real thing and not just a scam. Smoke detector batterie got a nice 3am alarm last month to remind me. 🙂 And last week I paid $300 to fix my dryer because no one told me you’re supposed to clean the lint from inside the vent once a year, not just the little filter in front. I’ve tried setting phone reminders but they get buried under work stuff. My old man always just knew when things needed doing. I’m starting to think there’s a whole maintenance instinct I somehow skipped. #HomeOwnership #DIY #LifeAdvice #HousekeepingHacks #Adulting #HelpNeeded #HouseHack