In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad sits down with Kyshawn Lane, the home maintenance expert behind Weekly Home Check, who’s built a community of almost 2 million followers on Instagram by helping people care for their homes.

Together, they unpack why ignoring maintenance can lead to expensive surprises, and why doing one task a week is often more effective than tackling everything at once. Home maintenance doesn’t have to feel overwhelming and a simple, weekly system can save time, money, and stress. If you’ve ever thought, I should really deal with that… but then didn’t, this episode is for you. You don’t need to be “handy” to feel confident in your space. You need an approachable plan that makes maintenance manageable.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Why home maintenance feels overwhelming and how systems make it manageable

* The cost of ignoring small issues until they become big repairs

* How Kyshawn learned home maintenance as a first-time homeowner

* The power of a 52-week, one-task-a-week maintenance checklist

* How learning your home builds confidence and connection, not just savings

Important Links:

👀 Follow Kyshawn Lane on IG: @weeklyhomecheck

🌟 Sign up for Kyshawn’s FREE 52-Week Home Maintenance Checklist

📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life

🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com

📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad

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