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STEVE MAKRIS.Home Readiness Guide
Chapter 03Field Notes

Small notes for a home in transition.

A running collection of practical, low-pressure ideas for preparing a space. Read a page, try one thing, leave the rest for later.

An open home planning notebook with handwritten checklist marks
  • Note 01

    Start with one room

    A whole house feels heavy; a single room feels possible. Choose the space you move through most and let it set the tone for the rest.

  • Note 02

    Follow the light

    Spend a day noticing where the sun lands. Preparing a home around its natural light makes every room feel calmer with almost no effort.

  • Note 03

    Name what the space is for

    Before organizing anything, decide what a room needs to do next. Clarity of purpose makes every later decision simpler.

  • Note 04

    Keep a running list

    A small notebook near the door captures the little tasks that otherwise slip away. Preparation is mostly remembering.

  • Note 05

    Prepare the entry first

    The doorway sets the feeling for the whole home. A clear, welcoming entry changes how a space is experienced on arrival.

  • Note 06

    Reset between seasons

    Twice a year, walk each room as if seeing it new. Small seasonal adjustments keep a home from ever feeling behind.