I built AskFrank because I was lucky enough to have a Frank in my life.
Frank noticed the small things. Check the filter. Know where the water shutoff is. Keep an eye on that leak. Take care of the little things before they become big things.
After he passed, I kept catching myself doing things around the house because he had reminded me. Every time, I thought the same thing: other people should have this too.
Not everyone had someone around to teach them how to take care of a home. Some people are first-time homeowners. Some people are overwhelmed, busy, or just trying to keep up.
AskFrank is designed for people learning how to take care of a home.
At its simplest, AskFrank Home Maintenance helps people remember the things around the house that are easy to forget: filters, drains, shutoffs, appliances, seasonal chores, yard care, car notes, projects, and the odd details you never need until suddenly you need them.
The goal is bigger than reminders. I want AskFrank to help people feel more capable in their own homes.
If it is simple upkeep, AskFrank can help you think through it. If it is electrical, heavy plumbing, HVAC, structural, or dangerous to you or the house, AskFrank should tell you to call a professional.
That boundary matters. Privacy matters too. Your home notes, shutoff locations, appliance details, serial numbers, and photos should not be treated as bait for someone else's data business.
“I'm here to help with the house, not nose through it.”
AskFrank starts as a home maintenance app, but I see it becoming a household record for repairs, warranties, vehicles, yard equipment, seasonal routines, contractor notes, and the practical knowledge people usually pass down by being there.
Frank was there for me. This app is one way to pass that kind of help forward.