No one hands you a manual when you become a homeowner. Until now.
Your Home Playbook takes the guesswork out of homeownership with a simple month-by-month system, approachable DIY guidance, and a place to organize everything about your home in one spot.
By Casey Finn, creator of The DIY Playbook.
A Monthly DIY Guide to Routine Home Care
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— Jo Piazza, bestselling author and podcast host
“Your Home Playbook is the anti-trad wife manual we actually need.”
— Anita Yokota, author of Home Therapy & Grounded Living
“Part handbook, part confidence-builder, this is the resource every homeowner deserves.”
— Chelsea Fagan, founder of The Financial Diet and author of The Financial Diet and Having People Over
“Taking your space into your own hands as a woman isn't just a question of aesthetics: it's a question of empowerment.”
— Julia Marcum, Chris Loves Julia
“This is the book I wish I'd had at closing, and the one I'll be gifting at every housewarming from here on out.”
— Clare Sullivan, Budget Luxury
“Finally: an all-encompassing guide to running your house.”
What's Inside
part one
Month-by-Month Home Maintenance
A seasonal roadmap that tells you exactly what to do and when to do it so you can prevent expensive surprises before they happen.
part two
Home Renovations & DIY
Learn how to budget, hire contractors, decide when to DIY, and avoid costly mistakes.
part tHREE
The Home Diary
Access a downloadable companion resource to organize warranties, paint colors, appliance information, contractor contacts, and more.
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- 12 Things to Buy Before January
- How Long Things Last
- Homeowner Terms to Know
- What I Wish I Knew as a New Homeowner
- Behind the Book
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who is this book for?
Your Home Playbook is for anyone who wants to feel more confident caring for their home. Whether you're a first-time homeowner or you've owned a house for years, the book provides practical systems, maintenance schedules, and DIY guidance that make homeownership feel more manageable.
is this book only for women?
Not at all. While much of my audience is female and I am passionate about helping women feel empowered, the information in this book is helpful for anyone who cares for a home.
I'm not handy. Is this book still for me?
Absolutely. This book was written specifically for people who don't consider themselves DIY experts. Everything is explained in a straightforward, approachable way with no prior experience required.
Is this a DIY book or a home maintenance book?
Both. The book includes a month-by-month home maintenance plan, practical DIY skills every homeowner should know, renovation guidance, and systems for organizing important home information.
What is the Home Diary?
The Home Diary is a downloadable companion resource included with the book. It helps you organize important information, such as appliance details, paint colors, warranties, contractor contacts, renovation records, and more.
Will this book work for condos, townhomes, and apartments?
Yes. While some maintenance tasks are specific to single-family homes, many of the systems, organizational tools, and DIY skills in the book apply regardless of where you live.
Where can I buy the book?
Your Home Playbook is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.
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I'm the founder of The DIY Playbook, where I've spent the last 14 years helping homeowners feel more confident caring for their homes. I've shared thousands of tutorials, renovation projects, and home maintenance tips with a community of more than one million homeowners.