Must-have apps for your home

In today’s fast-paced world, possessing the latest technology can be a lifesaver. And if you’re the lucky owner of a smartphone or a tablet computer, it’s time to put that flashy mobile to use around the house. New home-based apps can help you keep clean and organized, all on a tight schedule and even tighter budget. The following are a few must-have apps for staying on top of home tasks:

Remember the Milk

To do lists just aren’t cool anymore. And with a useful app like Remember the Milk, why would you want put all the chores down on paper? Remember the Milk utilizes a handy color-coded system, making it easy to organize tasks in order of importance and urgency. If you’re worried about missing a big deadline, have the app send you an email or a text. The quick alert should help keep you on-track.

BillMinder

Paying bills is a tedious task, and when you’re busy, it’s easy to forget about due dates. Give yourself a break and download BillMinder, an app specially designed to aid in the bill payment process. With BillMinder, you can keep a comprehensive list of all your bills and due dates. You can also chart your spending to see where your money is going – and make

adjustments if necessary.

iHandy Carpenter

Turn your smartphone into a jack-of-all-trades with this handy app. With iHandy Carpenter, you can ditch the physical tools and store your protractor, ruler and plumb bob all inside your phone. The ruler tool is especially impressive, as it allows you to measure large objects with the help of the smartphone’s touchscreen.

Digital Locker

Ever wonder how you can keep track of all the belongings you’ll collect throughout your life? Digital Locker is a helpful home management app that allows you to take pictures of your belongings and organize them by room, or by value. And in the unfortunate event that your home is affected by a fire or natural disaster, you’ll have a record of your possessions, making it easier to quickly file a claim on your homeowners or renters insurance.

HomeRoutines

Do you miss that gold star incentive system from elementary school? Reinstate it as an adult with the HomeRoutines app. This mobile tool gives you a burst of cleaning motivation in the form of a shiny gold star every time you complete a dreaded task. And if you are struggling to keep track of all the chores that need to be completed, you can use HomeRoutines to keep all of the day’s tasks organized.

If you are serious about organization, take a moment to update your smartphone with a few of the apps listed above. These apps are easy to download and even easier to use. The time and money saved on organization makes each app a worthwhile investment.