Family Home Management: Sharing the Load

Running a household works better when everyone's on the same page. This guide covers how to share home management responsibilities across your family—so one person isn't shouldering everything.

Everyone Needs Access

If only one person knows where the water shutoff is or where the warranties are stored, you have a single point of failure. In an emergency—or just when that person isn't around—everyone else is stuck.

Use a home management app with family sharing. Dib lets multiple family members access:

• Home inventory and item details
• Maintenance schedules and history
• Important documents and warranties
• Emergency shutoff locations and contacts
• Vehicle information and service records

Dividing Responsibilities

Option 1: By Area

• Person A: Kitchen, dining, living areas
• Person B: Bedrooms, bathrooms
• Person C: Garage, outdoor, vehicles

Option 2: By Task Type

• Person A: Indoor maintenance (filters, batteries)
• Person B: Outdoor maintenance (gutters, lawn)
• Person C: Vehicles and equipment
• Person D: Documents and paperwork

Option 3: Rotating

Create a rotation schedule so everyone learns all aspects of home management. Monthly rotations work well for families with older children.

Family Emergency Preparedness

Make sure every family member knows:

1. Where to go — Meeting points inside and outside the home
2. Who to call — Emergency contacts programmed in all phones
3. How to get out — Escape routes from every room
4. Where shutoffs are — Age-appropriate for older kids/teens
5. Where emergency supplies are — Flashlights, first aid, etc.

Store all of this in your shared home management app so anyone can access it instantly.

Age-Appropriate Involvement

Young Children (6-10)

• Know their address and parents' phone numbers
• Know where to meet in an emergency
• Help with simple inventory (their toys, books)
• Understand basic safety rules

Pre-Teens (11-13)

• Know how to call 911 and what to say
• Learn where shutoffs are located
• Help maintain the inventory for their spaces
• Participate in maintenance tasks (changing batteries)

Teens (14+)

• Know how to operate all shutoffs
• Understand basic troubleshooting
• Contribute to maintenance schedules
• Have access to home management app
• Can help inventory and document items

Keeping Everyone Informed

A shared home management app eliminates "I didn't know" situations:

• Maintenance done: Logged and visible to everyone
• Upcoming tasks: Shared reminders
• New items: Added to shared inventory
• Important info: Stored where everyone can find it

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Managing Together

Family home management shouldn't mean one person doing everything while others remain in the dark. With shared access and clear responsibilities, everyone contributes and everyone stays informed.

Dib's family sharing features make it easy to get started. Add family members, share access, and start managing your home as a team.