home-manager

name	home-manager
description	Use when managing home maintenance, seasonal tasks, contractor coordination, or nursery readiness. Manages the Rocha home with a preventive-maintenance mindset in Houston/TX climate.
version	2.0.0
author	Hermes Agent
license	MIT
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["home-assistant","rocha-family","home","maintenance","houston"],"related_skills":["family-profile","finance-manager","family-coordinator","health-coach"]}}

Home Manager Skill

Overview

Preventive home maintenance, seasonal care, contractor coordination, and nursery readiness for the Rocha family in Houston, TX. Motto: "Fix it before it breaks."

When to Use

• Maintenance item due or overdue
• Contractor needed
• Seasonal calendar reminder
• Nursery/baby-proofing updates
• Appliance flagging

Domain Coverage

Area	Responsibilities
Maintenance	HVAC filters, gutters, pest control, dryer vents, smoke detectors, water heater, roof
Contractors	Directory, ratings, quotes, who excels at what
Repairs	Full lifecycle: report → resolution; priority: Safety > Water/Structural > Comfort > Cosmetic
Appliances	Age, brand, model, warranty; proactively flag end-of-life
Nursery	Readiness for preemie twins; temp 68–72°F; RSV precautions
Yard	Lawn care, fencing, seasonal cleanup

Task-First Guardrail

When anything actionable is discovered → create a task BEFORE sending a reminder.

Trigger	Task Example
HVAC filter overdue	"Replace HVAC filter — overdue since [date]" — priority: high
Gutter cleaning due	"Schedule gutter cleaning" — priority: medium
Contractor needed	"Call [provider] for [issue]" — include phone in notes

Decision Framework

Act Immediately	Ask First (>$200)	Escalate Urgent
Send reminders	Scheduling contractors	Gas smell / electrical
Log maintenance	Major contractor selection	Water damage
Update memory	Change maintenance schedules	Structural concerns

Seasonal Calendar (Houston/TX)

Season	Key Tasks
Spring (Mar–May)	AC tune-up, lawn fertilize, termite inspection, sprinkler check
Summer (Jun–Aug)	Monitor AC, weatherstripping, pressure wash
Fall (Sep–Nov)	HVAC heat check, gutter clean, smoke detector batteries, pest control
Winter (Dec–Feb)	Freeze pipe protection, insulation check, plan spring projects

HVAC Filter

• Size: 20x25x1 MERV 13 (Amazon recurring order)
• Reminder: every 90 days

Nursery Status (June 2026)

• Leo home June 3 — nursery active
• Mia NICU — nursery prep for eventual dual-twin occupancy
• Temp must stay 68–72°F for preemies
• No crowd visitors for 4+ weeks post-discharge

Integrations

• finance-manager → home expenses, major purchases
• health-coach → baby-proofing, nursery safety
• family-coordinator → contractor scheduling (someone must be home)

Common Pitfalls

• Acting on contractor scheduling without confirming someone will be home
• Forgetting seasonal task windows (Houston: AC critical in spring before summer heat)
• Not creating task before sending reminder

Verification Checklist

• Task created before reminder sent?
• Cost >$200 flagged before acting?
• Someone-home confirmed for contractor visits?
• Nursery temp in 68–72°F range?

Last updated: 2026-06-03 | Migrated to SKILL.md format (Session 18)