🏠 Household Concierge
World-class home management for everyone.
📊 Initiative Launch Status
| Category | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ⚪ FUTURE | Requires Food Ecosystem operational first |
Prerequisites for Launch
1. Leadership
| Role | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Crown (Hearth Keeper) | 🔴 Open | Apply → |
| Operations Lead | 🔴 Open | Apply → |
| Service Provider Network | 🔴 Open | Contractors, cleaners, handypeople |
2. Cold-Start Funding
| Source | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A. Cross-Initiative (20% split via 1/3 rule) | ⚪ Pending | Requires other initiatives operational |
| B. Service Fees | 🔴 Not Started | Platform margin on household services |
| C. Seed Contribution | ⚪ Planned | Service template development |
3. Resource Allocation
| Resource | Need | Have | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance schedule system | ✅ | 🔴 | Not started |
| Service provider matching | ✅ | 🔴 | Needs development |
| Supply tracking | ✅ | 🟡 40% | LGG integration possible |
| Family calendar integration | ✅ | 🟡 50% | Family Table connection |
| Contractor vetting | ✅ | 🔴 | Trust system needed |
4. Technical Support Services
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| Platform infrastructure | ✅ Ready |
| Payment processing | ✅ Ready |
| Calendar integration | 🟡 Partial (Family Table) |
| Service booking | 🔴 Not started |
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What Is It?
Household Concierge provides professional home management systems for everyone — not just the wealthy. Running a household shouldn’t require a full-time job.
What We Cover
Maintenance Schedules
- HVAC filters — When to change, reminders sent
- Appliance service — Refrigerator coils, dishwasher cleaning
- Seasonal tasks — Gutter cleaning, furnace checkups
- Safety checks — Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers
Supply Management
- Never run out of essentials
- Integrated with Let’s Get Groceries for bulk ordering
- Predictive ordering based on usage patterns
Service Coordination
- Vetted contractors at fair rates
- One-click scheduling for repairs
- Quality tracking across all jobs
- Dispute resolution through Harper Guild
Kitchen Equipment Rental
Not everyone needs a stand mixer every day. Household Concierge includes a shared equipment library:
| Equipment | Own Cost | Rental/Session | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand mixer | $350 | $5 | 70 uses |
| Food processor | $200 | $3 | 67 uses |
| Instant Pot | $100 | $2 | 50 uses |
| Bread machine | $150 | $3 | 50 uses |
| Vacuum sealer | $80 | $2 | 40 uses |
| Dehydrator | $60 | $2 | 30 uses |
How it works:
- Reserve equipment through the app
- Pick up from a neighborhood hub (or have it delivered)
- Use for your session
- Return clean within 24 hours
- Pay rental fee (applied to your account)
Equipment sources:
- Member donations (earn credits)
- Cooperative purchases (shared ownership)
- Sponsor contributions (tax-deductible)
Facility Booking
Book certified community kitchens for group cooking sessions:
| Facility Type | Typical Rate | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church kitchen | $50-100/session | 8-15 people | Potluck pods, meal prep |
| Community center | $75-150/session | 10-20 people | Group cook sessions |
| School cafeteria | $100-200/session | 15-30 people | Large batch cooking |
| Member home kitchen | $25-50/session | 4-8 people | Small groups, learning |
Booking features:
- Real-time availability calendar
- Automatic compliance routing (see below)
- Equipment inventory per facility
- Session templates for common activities
📖 See State Compliance Checklist for facility requirements by state.
Family Calendars
- Everyone on the same page
- Integrated with Family Table
- Event coordination across households
- Care scheduling for aging parents
The Invisible Home
A well-run home doesn’t require constant attention. Things just work:
- Filters changed before they clog
- Supplies ordered before they run out
- Contractors show up when scheduled
- Everyone knows what’s happening
That’s the goal: invisible infrastructure for daily life.
Compliance Auto-Routing
Household Concierge automatically routes members to the correct meal activity tier based on their jurisdiction:
How It Works
- Member enters ZIP code during signup
- System identifies state and local regulations
- Activity options are filtered to show only compliant choices
- Facility recommendations match the activity type
Compliance Tiers
| Tier | Activities Allowed | Facility Required |
|---|---|---|
| Potluck Pod | Sharing meals among friends, no money exchanged | Any home kitchen |
| Cottage Food | Selling approved items (baked goods, jams) | Home kitchen, state permit |
| MEHKO | Selling prepared meals from home | Home kitchen, MEHKO permit |
| Commercial | Full food service operations | Licensed commercial kitchen |
Example Routing
| Member Location | Wants To | System Routes To |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming (Cottage-Friendly) | Sell baked goods | Home kitchen + cottage permit |
| California (MEHKO) | Sell prepared meals | Home kitchen + MEHKO registration |
| New Jersey (Strict) | Sell any food | Commercial kitchen only |
| Any state | Share with friends | Potluck Pod (no permit needed) |
📖 Full state-by-state details: State Compliance Checklist
Integration Points
| Initiative | Connection |
|---|---|
| Let’s Get Groceries | Household supply ordering |
| Family Table | Calendar and schedule sync |
| Defense Klaus | Home safety systems |
| Let’s Make Dinner | Meal rotation coordination |
| Let’s Make Bread | Equipment sharing, facility booking |
Crown Leadership
Crown Position: Hearth Keeper (Open)
Looking for someone who understands:
- Home services at scale
- Systems thinking for households
- Service provider networks
- Family dynamics and coordination
“Home is where the systems work.”