Chores & Home

Keeping your living space clean, organized, and in working order. These milestones cover the tasks that are easy to put off: decluttering drawers and cabinets, sorting and matching what you own, dusting high spots, making small repairs, knowing where the water shutoff is, repotting plants, and dropping off donations.

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Tupperware Matching
Match all Tupperware containers with their lids. Throw away the orphans.
5 pts
Perfectly Level
Hang a picture frame or piece of art so it is absolutely, perfectly level.
5 pts
Spice Rack Sorted
Organize the spice rack so you don't have to pick up 6 bottles to find the cumin.
5 pts
Box Fort Dismantled
Break down all the empty cardboard shipping boxes you've been hoarding and put them in the recycling.
5 pts
Loose Screw Tightened
Grab a screwdriver and fix a wobbly cabinet door or loose drawer handle.
5 pts
The High Dust
Get a stepstool and clean the tops of the kitchen cabinets or bookshelves.
5 pts
Under-Sink Explorer
Organize the chaotic mess of cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink.
5 pts
Junk Drawer Conquered
Empty the infamous junk drawer, throw out the literal garbage, and organize what's left.
5 pts
Dishwasher Filter
Locate, remove, and clean the horrifying food trap filter at the bottom of your dishwasher.
10 pts
Alarm Angel
Test every smoke and CO detector in your home and replace the batteries.
10 pts
Plant Repotter
Successfully transplant a root-bound plant into a larger pot with fresh soil.
10 pts
The Donation Drop
Actually drive the bags of purged clothes to a donation center instead of leaving them in your trunk for a month.
10 pts
Medicine Cabinet Purge
Safely dispose of expired medications and reorganize the medicine cabinet.
10 pts
Showerhead Descale
Soak your crusty showerhead in vinegar to remove hard water buildup and restore water pressure.
10 pts
Flat-Pack Hero
Assemble a piece of flat-pack furniture correctly with zero leftover parts.
10 pts
The Mending Kit
Sew a button back on or repair a torn seam instead of retiring the garment.
10 pts
Pillow Purifier
Actually put your bed pillows through the washing machine and dryer.
10 pts
Water Shutoff Hero
Locate your home's main water shutoff valve. This will save your base during a plumbing disaster.
10 pts
Grout Restorer
Scrub the tile grout in your bathroom or kitchen until it returns to its original color.
20 pts
Go-Bag Ready
Pack a 72-hour emergency kit: documents, water, first aid, flashlight, cash.
20 pts
Closet Purge
Remove all clothing items from your collection that have not been equipped in 12+ months.
20 pts
Curtain Call
Take down your curtains, wash them, and hang them back up.
20 pts
Mattress Flipped
Rotate or flip your heavy mattress to prevent sagging.
20 pts
Pantry Tetris
Reorganize the pantry so the items expiring soonest are at the front.
20 pts
Paint Touch-Up
Successfully touch up a scuff or patched hole with matching paint so it blends in perfectly.
20 pts
Carpet Stain Extractor
Successfully remove a tough stain (wine, coffee, pet mess) from a carpet or rug.
20 pts
Neighborly Greeting
Introduce yourself to a neighbor you've lived next to but never actually spoken to.
20 pts
The Paper Trail
Sort through the pile of physical mail and documents on your counter. File or shred it all.
20 pts
Dryer Vent Cleared
Remove the lint trap and clean deep into the dryer vent. You just prevented a house fire.
25 pts
The Heavy Mount
Securely mount a heavy object (TV, massive mirror) using the exact correct anchors for your specific wall type (masonry, brick, or drywall studs).
30 pts
The Spring Clean
Dedicate an entire weekend to pulling out appliances, washing walls, and doing a full-scale deep clean of your home.
35 pts
The Renovation
Renovate or fully repaint one room with your own hands, from prep to cleanup.
50 pts
The Foster Parent
Temporarily house and care for a shelter animal until a permanent base is found.
50 pts
The Sanctuary
Complete a full transformation of one room: declutter it, rearrange the furniture, and add lighting or decor until the space feels distinctly yours.
60 pts
Expanded Pack
Adopt a second pet to provide a companion for your primary animal.
65 pts
The Pet Parent
Successfully raise and care for a pet for over a year. Companion recruited.
75 pts
The Solo Expansion
Successfully transition from living with roommates or family to renting your own completely solo apartment.
90 pts

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