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Login to the HouzeCare Home Manangement System using the account email address and password provided.

Select the "Remember Login" to maintain login for the current browser session.

To reset the password, click the Forgot Password “Click Here” link.

Information for resetting the password will be emailed to the user.

A list of properties is be presented upon login if there are multiple properties configured for the account.

Select a property from the list to enter the property details area.

If the account has multiple properties, the properties detail area will include an extra button for properties. Clicking the “Properties “ button will return to the properties list

If the Houzecare account does not have a property configured yet, an empty property details screen will be presented.

Add a new property by clicking the “New” button


Delete a property by clicking the delete icon for the property in the list. Then click the "Delete" button to confirm.


The task calendar can accessed by clicking the calendar icon for the property in the list.

The properties area of the system allow the user to edit property details, add new properties, and delete properties.

To add a new property, click the new button on the property list or on the individual property screen

Provide property values and click "Save":

  • Address
  • City
  • State/Province
  • Zip/Postal Code
  • Year Built
  • Property Type
  • Description

To edit property details, click the “Edit” button

To upload a photo for the property, click the “Upload Photo” button then click “Choose File” from the popup menu

To select the default photo for the property, click the “Select Default Photo” button. Click on the desired photo then click “Save”.

Edit the property values and click "Save":

  • Address
  • City
  • State/Province
  • Zip/Postal Code
  • Year Built
  • Property Type
  • Description

To delete a property, click on the delete icon in the properties list or the "Delete" button on the individual property screen.

The people area of the system allows the user to add and edit users or "people" to a property

People can be

  • System people - Access to the internal Houzecare system with permissions for:
    • Read Only
    • Edit
    • Create
  • Home Owners - Access only to the calendar area of the system.

To add people, click the "People" icon for the property.

Click the "New" button

Add details for:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Company
  • Job Title
  • Phone Number
  • Permission
    • None
    • Read Only
    • Edit
    • Create
    • Home Owner
  • Send Task Email
Click the "Save" button

To edit people, click the "People" icon for the property.

Select the name.

Edit details for:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Company
  • Job Title
  • Phone Number
  • Permission
    • None
    • Read Only
    • Edit
    • Create
    • Home Owner
  • Send Task Email
Click the "Save" button

To delete people, click the "People" icon for the property.

Click the delete icon in the user's row

Confirm deletion by clicking the "Delete" button

The spaces area of the system provides management of spaces for each property.

Types of spaces may include:

  • Attic
  • Basement
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Foyer
  • Garage
  • Great Room
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Living Room
  • Office

A default space of "Whole House" is assigned when the property is first created.

The "Whole House" property can not be edited or deleted.

To create a new space for the property, click the “Spaces” button

A Spaces popup will provide a list of all space for the property

To add a new space, click the “New” button on the “Spaces” popup

Add details for:

  • Name
  • Type
  • Floor
  • Location
  • Dimensions
  • Description
  • Notes
  • Status
    • Existing
    • Future
Click the "Save" button

To edit space for the property, click the “Spaces” button

A Spaces popup will provide a list of all space for the property

Click the photo icon in the “Spaces” list popup

Edit details for:

  • Name
  • Type
  • Floor
  • Location
  • Dimensions
  • Description
  • Notes
  • Status
    • Existing
    • Future
Click the "Save" button


To upload a photo for the space, click the “Upload Photo” button then click “Choose File” from the popup menu.

To select the default photo for the space, click the “Select Default” Photo button.

Click on the desired photo then click the "Save" button.

To delete a space for the property, click the “Spaces” button

A Spaces popup will provide a list of all space for the property

Click the delete icon in the row for the space

Confirm deletion by clicking the "Delete" button

To filter the space list, click the "Filter" button at the top of the list.

Select:

  • Type
  • Floor
  • Location
Click the "Save" button.


To clear the space filter list, click the "Clear Filter" button.

The items area of the system provides management of items for each space.

Types of items may include:

  • Alarm
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Food Disposal
  • Forced Air Furnace and AC
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hot Water Heater
  • Light Fixture
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Toilet
  • Washing Machine

To create a new item for a space, click the “Items” button.

Items popup will provide a list of all items for the property

To add a new item, click the “New” button on the Items popup

Add details for:

  • Item Area
  • Type
  • Name
  • Assigned Space
  • Description
  • Notes
  • Status
    • Existing
    • Future

Item value fields will be presented based upon the item selected from the “Type” pulldown menu.

Complete the remaining fields and click “Save”

To edit an item for a space, click the “Items” button.

Items popup will provide a list of all items for the property

To edit a item, click the photo icon in the “Items” list popup.

Edit details for:

  • Item Area
  • Type
  • Name
  • Assigned Space
  • Description
  • Notes
  • Status
    • Existing
    • Future

Item value fields will be presented based upon the item selected from the “Type” pulldown menu.

Edit the remaining fields and click “Save”


To upload a photo for the item, click the “Upload Photo” button then click “Choose File” from the popup menu.

To select the default photo for the item, click the “Select Default” Photo button.

Click on the desired photo then click the "Save" button.

To delete an item for the property, click the “Items” button

A popup will provide a list of all items for the property and space

Click the delete icon in the row for the item

Confirm deletion by clicking the "Delete" button

To filter the item list, click the "Filter" button at the top of the list.

Select a space

Click the "Save" button.


To clear the item filter list, click the "Clear Filter" button.

The task calendar displays a list of tasks for each day of a month.

Move to previous or next months by clicking the month link at the left and right of the calendar header.

To edit tasks from the calendar, click on the date link at the top left of the day.

A popup list of tasks is presented for the day.

Click the edit icon to edit the task.

Edit details for:

  • Space
  • Item
  • Description
  • Work Description
  • Tools Required
  • Notes
  • Importance
    • High
    • Medium
    • Low
  • Recurrence
    • Weekly
    • Every two weeks
    • Monthly
    • Seasonal (one or more seasons can be selected)
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • One Time
    • Every 2 Years
    • Every 3 Years
    • Every 4 Years
    • Every 5 Years

Click “Save”


To manage documents for a task, click the "docs" button for the task in the list.


To manage photos for a task, click the "photos" button for the task in the list.

Documents and photos for spaces and items can also be managed from the task list by clicking the document or photo icons.

The tasks area of the system provides management of tasks for the property.


Many item templates are configured in the system with template tasks.

When a new item is created using one of these item templates, new tasks are automatically created for that item.


Tasks are automatically assigned to the "Whole House" default space at the time of the creation opf the property.


The task calendar can accessed by clicking the calendar icon at the top of the list.

To create a new task, click the “Tasks” button in the property area.

A “Tasks” popup will provide a list of all tasks for the property

To add a new task, click the “New” button on the “Tasks” popup

Add details for:

  • Space
  • Item
  • Description
  • Work Description
  • Tools Required
  • Notes
  • Importance
    • High
    • Medium
    • Low
  • Recurrence
    • Weekly
    • Every two weeks
    • Monthly
    • Seasonal (one or more seasons can be selected)
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • One Time
    • Every 2 Years
    • Every 3 Years
    • Every 4 Years
    • Every 5 Years

Click “Save”

To edit a task, click the “Tasks” button in the property area.

A “Tasks” popup will provide a list of all tasks for the property

To edit a task, click the edit icon for the task on the “Tasks” popup

Edit details for:

  • Space
  • Item
  • Description
  • Work Description
  • Tools Required
  • Notes
  • Importance
    • High
    • Medium
    • Low
  • Recurrence
    • Weekly
    • Every two weeks
    • Monthly
    • Seasonal (one or more seasons can be selected)
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • One Time
    • Every 2 Years
    • Every 3 Years
    • Every 4 Years
    • Every 5 Years

Click “Save”


To manage documents for a task, click the "docs" button for the task in the list.


To manage photos for a task, click the "photos" button for the task in the list.

Documents and photos for spaces and items can also be managed from the task list by clicking the document or photo icons.


To change the due date for the task, click the date in the "Due" column for the task.

Select a new due date and click the "Save" button.

To filter the task list, click the "Filter" button at the top of the list.

Select:

  • Space
  • Item
  • Status
    • Not Started
    • In Progress
    • Completed
    • On Hold
    • Deferred
    • Did Not Do
    • Past Due
  • Due
Click the "Save" button.


To clear the item tasks list, click the "Clear Filter" button.

The documents area of the system provides a list of documents for the property, spaces, items, and tasks.

Documents can be accessed by clicking the documents icon from:

  • Property screen - document list is for the entire property including spaces, items, and tasks.
  • Spaces screen - document list is filtered for the space selected.
  • Items screen - document list is filtered for the item selected.
  • Tasks screen - document list is filtered for the task selected.

To add new document, click the "New" button.

An "Add Document" popup will open.

Add details for:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Notes
  • Space
  • Item
  • Task

Click the "Choose File" button to select a file. Files must be docx, xlsx, txt, or pdf.

Click the "Save" button

To edit a document, click on the document title from the list.

Edit details for:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Notes

Click “Save”


The document can be downloaded by clicking the "Download" button.

Click the delete icon in the row for the document

Confirm deletion by clicking the "Delete" button

To filter the document list, click the "Filter" button at the top of the list.

Select:

  • Space
  • Item (optional)
  • Status (optional)
  • Task Year (optional)
Click the "Save" button.


To clear the document filter list, click the "Clear Filter" button.

The photos area of the system provides a list of photos for the property, spaces, items, and tasks.

photos can be accessed by clicking the photos icon from:

  • Property screen - photo list is for the entire property including spaces, items, and tasks.
  • Spaces screen - photo list is filterewd for the space selected.
  • Items screen - photo list is filtered for the item selected.
  • Tasks screen - photo list is filtered for the task selected.

To add new photo, click the "New" button.

An "Add Photo" popup will open.

Add details for:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Notes
  • Space (required)
  • Item (optional)
  • Task (optional)

Click the "Choose File" button to select a file. Files must be jpg, jpeg, gif, or png.

Click the "Save" button

To edit a document, click on the photo icon from the list.

Edit details for:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Notes

Click “Save”


The photo can be downloaded by clicking the "Download" button.

Click the delete icon in the row for the photo

Confirm deletion by clicking the "Delete" button

To filter the photo list, click the "Filter" button at the top of the list.

Select:

  • Space
  • Item (optional)
  • Status (optional)
  • Task Year (optional)
Click the "Save" button.


To clear the photo filter list, click the "Clear Filter" button.

To generate a home maintenance property report, click on the "Report" button on the property screen.

Select:

  • Space (optional)
  • Item (optional)
  • Status (optional)
  • Due (optional)
Click the "Export" button.

Click the "Confirm" button

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