Welcome to Studio800
Good answers for
the place you call home.
There's always something to figure out around the house. A drafty window, a leak you can't quite trace, a repair you're not sure you should tackle yourself, or a purchase you'd rather get right the first time.
Studio800 is a knowledge studio for the modern home, with helpful guides, practical tools, and thoughtful recommendations to help you understand your options and decide what to do next.
A little help goes a long way.
Some household problems are surprisingly simple. Others deserve professional attention. Knowing the difference can save time, money, and frustration.
Understand
Find out what may be happening, what causes it, and what signs deserve attention.
Decide
Compare practical options, understand the tradeoffs, and decide whether to do it yourself or seek professional help.
Do
Take an informed next step, guided by clear instructions, useful checklists, and trustworthy resources.
Popular Home Questions
Start With the Basics
Why Is There Condensation on My Windows?
Fog or droplets on glass usually point to indoor humidity meeting a cold surface. Where it forms tells you a lot about what to do next.
How Often Should I Check or Replace My HVAC Filter?
A simple habit that helps your heating and cooling system run as intended. Here's how to find your filter, read its label, and set a sensible routine.
What Causes a Draft Around a Door?
Cold air at an exterior door usually comes from a worn seal, a gap at the bottom, or a door that no longer closes squarely. Most causes are easy to find.
A Practical Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Autumn is the season to prepare for cold weather: clear water's path away from the house, ready the heat, and check safety devices.
Home Guides
All guides →Water & Moisture
Understand leaks, condensation, humidity, drainage, and ways to prevent water-related problems.
BHeating & Cooling
Basic HVAC maintenance, air filters, thermostats, ventilation, and energy-saving decisions.
CDoors & Windows
Drafts, weatherstripping, caulking, condensation, common hardware issues, and routine maintenance.
DEveryday Fixes
Simple, appropriately safe household maintenance projects and common problems.
ESeasonal Home Care
Practical spring, summer, autumn, and winter maintenance.
FSmart Home Decisions
Compare options, ask contractors useful questions, choose suitable tools, and avoid unnecessary purchases.
The Seasonal Home Checklist
A checklist built for your home, not someone else's.
Tell us whether you live in a house or condo and what your home has. We'll arrange a season-by-season list you can check off, add to, print, and come back to. Saved on your device — no account needed.
Build My Home ChecklistHelpful Tools
Where Do I Start?
Pick what's bothering you — drafts, moisture, heating and cooling, or seasonal upkeep — and get safe first observations, warning signs, and the right guides.
Open the toolGuides Worth Bookmarking
The First-Time Homeowner's Maintenance Guide
The shut-offs, systems, and habits worth learning in your first year.
How to Create a Simple Home Maintenance Schedule
A realistic monthly, seasonal, and yearly rhythm you can actually keep.
How to Keep Track of Home Repairs and Maintenance Records
A simple system for receipts, manuals, warranties, and service history.
The Studio800 Newsletter
The Home Note
A few good ideas for taking better care of home. Practical reminders, useful discoveries, and answers worth keeping.
About Studio800
An independent desk for homeowners.
We're not a contractor and we're not selling repairs. We explain how homes work, so you can tell a simple fix from a job for a professional.
Read moreA better-kept home begins with a better answer.