Congrats on buying a house! Start a notebook and write *everything* down

Learn from my mistakes! I've lived in our house for 8 years, and I wish I would have written down so many things in one easily accessible place: paint colors & sheens Tile grout brand and color Wood floor stain make and color Everything that has a filter and the last time it was changed Record of small repairs Contractors /repair guy recommendations and people we've used Etc etc. I thought I would remember everything and I've remembered nothing. Also - get your HVAC ser...