By name: household-admin description: | Household administration skill covering Homebox inventory management, maintenance scheduling, and Memos for household notes and decisions. Use when tracking household items, warranties, maintenance, or capturing household-related notes.
Household Admin
Homebox Inventory
Tool Mapping
| Task | Tool |
|---|---|
| Browse items | list_items (filter by location, tag, label) |
| Item details | get_item (full details, custom fields, attachments) |
| Add item | create_item (name, location, tags, purchase info) |
| Update item | update_item (modify any field) |
| Location tree | get_location_tree (hierarchical view) |
| Maintenance log | get_item_maintenance, add_maintenance_entry |
| Statistics | get_group_statistics, get_purchase_price_stats |
| Asset lookup | lookup_asset (by asset ID barcode) |
| Import/Export | import_items_csv, export_items_csv |
When Adding New Items
Capture at minimum:
- Name: Clear, specific (e.g., "Samsung 65-inch TV" not "TV")
- Location: Room and specific spot (e.g., "Living Room > TV Stand")
- Purchase date: For warranty and depreciation tracking
- Purchase price: For insurance and replacement cost estimates
- Tags: Category tags (electronics, furniture, kitchen, tools, etc.)
If applicable also capture:
- Warranty expiry: Set so we can surface expiring warranties
- Serial number: For insurance claims
- Model/manufacturer: For replacement parts and support
Maintenance Scheduling
Use add_maintenance_entry to log:
- HVAC filter changes (every 3 months)
- Appliance deep cleans (quarterly)
- Smoke detector battery replacement (annually)
- Pest control treatments (quarterly/annually)
Surface upcoming maintenance via list_all_maintenance.
Memos for Household Notes
Tool Mapping
| Task | Tool |
|---|---|
| Create note | create_memo |
| Search notes | search_memos |
| List recent | list_memos |
| Update note | update_memo |
What to Capture in Memos
- Household decisions (contractor quotes, renovation plans)
- Service provider notes (plumber, electrician, HVAC — names, contact, quality)
- Home improvement ideas and priorities
- Recurring household issue tracking
- Guest preferences and visit notes
Memo Tagging
Use #tags in memo content for categorization:
#maintenance— home maintenance notes#renovation— improvement projects#provider— service provider contacts and reviews#decision— household decisions made#idea— future improvement ideas