| 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 purchaseshealth-coach → baby-proofing, nursery safetyfamily-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
Last updated: 2026-06-03 | Migrated to SKILL.md format (Session 18)
