The Home Starter Co journal

Make yourself at home.

Practical reads for the money, maintenance, and milestones of your first home.

Getting settled · 5 min read

Your first week at home: what to do before you unpack everything

A calm starting point for safety, paperwork, and the small details that are easy to miss after closing.

Money & planning · 4 min read

Build a monthly picture that includes the bills, upkeep, and surprises a mortgage payment leaves out.

Repairs & projects · 5 min read

Look beyond the bottom line to scope, insurance, references, and the details that protect your project.