Weather
Heavy rain expected overnight
1.8 inches of rain and 32 mph gusts.
Free tool
Home Readiness Check: five questions, about 60 seconds
Weather alerts are generic. Your home isn't.
HomeGuard Weather turns your home details and local forecast into a short plan for what to check before rough weather arrives.
Pre-launch for iPhone. Browse free checklists.
Preview a checklist
- No sensors or hubs
- Sign in with Apple
- No ads. No tracking.
- Free checklists, no email
- Freeze, rain, wind and snow
- Year-round home prep
See how it works
Weather, turned into a plan for your home.
A 50-second look at how HomeGuard Weather turns the forecast and your home details into a short checklist.
It knows your house
The recommendation changes because your home does.
Here is how the forecast and your home details shape a checklist.
Your home
- Basement
- Sump pump
- Window wells
- Patio and outdoor items
HomeGuard recommends
- Test sump pump operation
- Clear window wells before the rain
- Secure outdoor items before gusts arrive
- Inspect the basement after the storm
That is the difference: change the home details, and the plan changes with them.
Inside the app
Today's forecast and your plan, in one place.
Real screens from the pre-release iPhone app.
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Today
The next checklist and the forecast behind it.
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Your plan
Steps built from the home details you save.
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Your record
Mark steps done or not needed, and keep a history of what you have handled.
Pre-release app screens. Example data.
How it works
Useful in every season.
Tell HomeGuard about your home. Get a checklist for the weather ahead, then keep a record of what you have done.
Winter
Freeze protection, pipes, and heating risks
Spring
Snowmelt, flooding, and heavy rain
Summer
Thunderstorms, wind, hail, and power outages
Fall
Early freezes, drainage, and storm preparation
Preparing for a freeze watch? Start with the hard freeze warning checklist. Weighing an app against sensors or shutoff devices? See the app vs. sensors and shutoff comparison.
Winter guides
Freeze and winter storm prep, written in Buffalo.
Free, safety-first guides for the season ahead. No signup needed.
- Buffalo winter checklist First-freeze timing and a step-by-step winter for Buffalo and Western New York.
- How to prevent frozen pipes Which pipes freeze first, the night-before checklist, and how to thaw one safely.
- Winter storm home prep What to do before snow and ice hit, and what to check once it is safe.
- Winter power outage prep Pipes, sump pump, generator placement, and carbon monoxide safety when a storm takes the power.
- Ice dams and roof snow Rake from the ground, know the warning signs of an overloaded roof, and fix the attic.
- Frost advisory vs. freeze warning Which cold-weather alert is your real deadline for the hoses and pipes.
- Thermostat settings when away Keep the heat at 55°F or higher, and decide what to do about the water.
- First freeze home checklist A free one-page printable for hoses, outdoor faucets, pipes, heat, and vents.
Now
What's live, what's next.
The free tools work today. The iPhone app is in pre-launch, and we would rather under-promise and ship.
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Live
Browse the checklist library
Free checklist library
Printable home checklists in full-color and ink-friendly PDFs.
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Live
Start the Home Readiness Check
Home Readiness Check
Five questions, about 60 seconds, and a practical starting plan for your home.
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Beta waitlist
Join the iPhone beta waitlist
HomeGuard Weather for iPhone
Free to join, no payment. Beta invitations are limited and go out by email as testing opens.
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Planned
Weather-triggered reminders
Planned for launch. The beta will test which reminders are genuinely useful and reliable before we promise them.
Early access for the iPhone beta
Join the iPhone beta waitlist
Free to join. No payment required.
The app is pre-launch. Beta invitations will be limited and sent by email as testing opens.
For later
Free to start. HomeGuard+ after your first weather event.
Planned for the app at launch. Joining the waitlist does not start a subscription.
HomeGuard+
Annual planA checklist for every weather event.
$59.99/year
$5/month
1-month free trial on the annual plan for new subscribers
Or $9.99/month
- Every weather checklist after your first
- Steps built around the home details you confirm
- Freeze, snow, heavy rain, wind, and smoke checklists
Free
Stays free.
- Your first weather checklist
- Official weather alerts and forecasts
- Home preparation and maintenance history
- Safety information, always
Who makes HomeGuard Weather?
HomeGuard Weather is a pre-launch iPhone app from WallStack Systems LLC, built by a Buffalo homeowner. It is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Weather Service or NOAA. Links to official weather guidance are provided as sources, not as partnerships.
Is HomeGuard Weather available in the App Store?
Not yet. HomeGuard Weather is currently pre-launch and collecting early-access interest for the iPhone beta.
What do I receive when I join the early-access list?
Joining is free and puts you on the iPhone beta waitlist for email updates. No payment is required, and an invitation is not guaranteed. Free printable home checklists are available now in the public checklist library without an email signup.
Does joining the waitlist start a paid subscription?
No. Joining the waitlist is free and requires no payment. Planned at launch: the app is free to start, and your first weather checklist is free. After that, HomeGuard+ is $59.99/year with a 1-month free trial for new subscribers, or $9.99/month. The app is not yet available for purchase.
Does HomeGuard need a sensor or any hardware?
No. HomeGuard Weather is software only, with no sensor, hub, or valve to install. HomeGuard helps you prepare for forecast conditions. Temperature sensors, leak sensors, and automatic shutoff systems monitor local conditions, detect water, or mitigate abnormal flow. They solve different parts of home protection and can be used together.
Is this only for cold climates?
No. HomeGuard is designed for year-round preparation, from winter freezes to spring rain and summer storms. The beta will help test which reminders are most useful and reliable.
Will HomeGuard send notifications?
That is the plan for launch. The beta will help test which weather-triggered reminders are most useful and reliable.
Does HomeGuard replace weather alerts or emergency guidance?
No. HomeGuard is for awareness and preparation. Always follow National Weather Service alerts, local authorities, utilities, emergency services, and professional guidance.
What kinds of reminders will it support?
At launch, HomeGuard focuses on freeze and storm prep: freeze warnings, heavy rain and basement readiness, wind prep, and snow-related checks. Broader seasonal maintenance like mowing windows, gutters, and away-from-home checks is on the roadmap, not in the initial release.
Who's building this
Made in Buffalo by WallStack Systems.
HomeGuard Weather is a pre-launch iPhone app from WallStack Systems LLC, built by a Buffalo homeowner. The app is independently developed and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Weather Service or NOAA. Our links to official weather guidance identify sources, not partnerships.
Safety note
Safety note: HomeGuard Weather is for awareness and preparation, not emergency response. It does not replace National Weather Service alerts, local authorities, utilities, emergency services, or professional repair guidance. Do not perform unsafe tasks during dangerous conditions.