Home Organization Binder
One tidy place for everything that keeps your home running.
Household
Updated
Fill this in once, then slip it in the front pocket. Build the rest of your binder with the tabs on the right. Page 1 of 2
Household Information the basics
Home address
City / State / ZIP
Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi password
Trash day
Recycling day
Alarm code hint
Water shut-off
Utilities & Services provider & account #
Electric
Gas / heating
Water / sewer
Internet / cable
Trash / recycling
Pest control
Lawn / snow
Emergency Contacts post on the fridge too
Emergency911
Poison control1-800-222-1222
Family doctor
Pediatrician
Dentist
Veterinarian
Nearest hospital
Trusted neighbor
Out-of-town
Build Your Binder tabs to set up
Household info
Calendar & dates
Cleaning & chores
Meal planning
Budget & bills
Medical & health
Important papers
Passwords
Kids & school
Home maintenance
Contacts
Emergency plan
A home binder isn't about being perfect, it's about never again hunting for the plumber's number or the Wi-Fi password. Start with one tab and add the rest as you go.
Dates & Zone Planner
The recurring dates and routines that run the household.
Month
Year
Jot birthdays once and never forget them. Assign a cleaning zone to each week and share the chores. Page 2 of 2
Birthdays & Anniversaries by month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Monthly Zone Plan one zone per week
Week 1, Kitchen & entryway
Wipe cabinets, appliances, sort mail drop
Week 2, Bathrooms & laundry
Scrub tile, restock, clean washer & dryer
Week 3, Bedrooms & closets
Rotate linens, edit closet, dust surfaces
Week 4, Living & whole-home
Vacuum, windows, catch-up & reset
Renewals & Reminders don't let these lapse
Car registration
Insurance renewal
HVAC filter
Subscriptions
Household Chore Assignments who does what, and when
ChoreAssigned toDay / freq.
Dishes & kitchen reset
Trash & recycling out
Laundry (wash / fold)
Bathrooms
Floors (vacuum / mop)
Pet care / feeding
Meal prep & groceries
This month's reminders & to-dos
Tabs set up
Zones assigned
Chores assigned
Review date