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Guide

Turn a vague house problem into useful facts.

Before any advice, intake. Describe the issue clearly so an AI tool or a contractor can help you — not the other way around.

When to use this guide

  • You don’t know what is wrong yet.
  • You need to describe the issue clearly.
  • You’re preparing to ask an AI or contractor.
  • You want to document the problem before it gets worse.

When not to use this guide

  • Emergency situation — leave the area and call 911 or your utility first.
  • You already have a clear scope and a contractor in mind.

What the route will ask

  1. 01
    What is happening?
  2. 02
    Where is it happening?

    Room, fixture, system, or location in the house.

  3. 03
    When did it start?
  4. 04
    Is it active or intermittent?
  5. 05
    What changed recently?

    New appliance, recent work, season, weather event, power outage.

  6. 06
    Any smell, heat, smoke, sparks, water, gas, sound, movement, or warning lights?
  7. 07
    Photos or video available?
  8. 08
    Brand / model / age of the affected system?
  9. 09
    Recent work done by anyone?
  10. 10
    Home age?
  11. 11
    City / state / country?

    Local code, permit rules, and utilities vary by location.

  12. 12
    What have you already tried?
  13. 13
    Comfort level

    Observe only / simple DIY / tools okay / pro preferred.

  14. 14
    Urgency

    Emergency / today / this week / planning.

What happens, step by step

  1. 01
    The AI asks each intake question, one at a time.
  2. 02
    You answer with what you know — “unknown” is a valid answer.
  3. 03
    The AI summarizes back what’s known and what’s unknown.
  4. 04
    It identifies the likely involved system(s).
  5. 05
    It flags any safety stop conditions before any next step.
  6. 06
    It suggests which guide to run next (triage, DIY, hire-a-pro, estimate review, etc.).

What the route produces

  • A problem summary you can paste anywhere.
  • A list of known facts.
  • A list of unknowns.
  • Immediate safety concerns (if any).
  • Likely systems involved.
  • Suggested next step.
  • Questions for the AI to keep asking.
  • Questions for a contractor (if you need one).

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