Freeze
Disconnect hoses, cover exterior hose bibs, and check furnace intake and exhaust vents before the temperature drops.
Forecast-based home care for iPhone
Turn tomorrow’s forecast into today’s home checklist.
HomeGuard Weather watches the local forecast and gives you a short, property-relevant checklist before freezing temperatures, heavy rain, high wind, snow or deep cold create a problem. No sensors, hubs or installation required. The iPhone app is pre-launch. Free printable home checklists are available in the public checklist library. Joining the early-access waitlist is only for iPhone beta updates.
Free printable checklists are available now. Join the waitlist for iPhone beta updates by email.
- Freeze
- Heavy rain
- High wind
- Snow & deep cold
Home forecast
Tue 5:40 PM
Matched to this home: sump pump, basement, patio
Next home check
Heavy rain tomorrow
Property-relevant preparation before rain and gusts arrive.
1.8 in
Rain
32 mph
Gusts
Before 7 PM:
2 of 4 done
- Clear drains and downspouts
- Test sump pump operation
- Secure patio furniture and trash bins
- Check basement windows are fully closed
Built around your home
The right checks depend on what your property actually has.
A generic checklist gives every homeowner the same advice. HomeGuard uses the features relevant to your property to surface useful checks and leave out equipment you do not have.
- Sump pump Rain-readiness and discharge checks
- Exterior faucets Freeze-preparation tasks
- Basement or window wells Post-rain inspection prompts
- No irrigation system No sprinkler reminders
How it works
From forecast to a done checklist.
The problem is not knowing the forecast. It is knowing what the forecast means for your house. HomeGuard compares local conditions with the features relevant to your property, surfaces the matching risk, and hands you a short checklist. It keeps a record once the work is done.
Normal weather apps tell you it'll be 18° tonight. HomeGuard tells you what that means for your house: disconnect the hoses, cover the spigots, and check the sump pump before a $20 chore turns into a $4,000 burst pipe.
- Forecast "Low of 18°F tonight"
- Home risk "Exterior spigots and hoses"
- Checklist "Disconnect, cover, inspect"
- Done / history "Marked complete"
Useful beyond the first freeze
The same preparation flow applies when your home faces freezing temperatures, heavy rain, high wind, snow, or deep cold.
Heavy rain
Clear drains and downspouts, and check sump pump operation before the rain sets in.
High wind
Secure patio furniture and trash bins, and check for loose siding, shingles, and tree limbs near the roofline.
Snow and deep cold
Drain outdoor lines, check exterior vents, and locate your main water shutoff before deep cold sets in.
Preparing for a freeze watch? Start with the hard freeze warning checklist. Weighing an app against a smart water sensor? See the app vs. smart water sensor comparison.
Early access for the iPhone beta
Join the HomeGuard Weather iPhone beta waitlist
Free printable home checklists are available in the public checklist library. Joining the early-access waitlist is only for iPhone beta updates.
Sign up with a valid email to join the iPhone beta waitlist. The app is pre-launch and not yet available in the App Store. Beta invitations will be limited and sent by email as testing opens.
Planned pricing: $59/year with a 14-day free trial.
Built in Buffalo by a homeowner. HomeGuard is designed around conservative, property-relevant preparation, not emergency response or professional diagnosis.
FAQ
Questions before launch.
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 the early-access list puts you on the iPhone beta waitlist. Free printable home checklists are available now in the public checklist library without an email signup.
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?
HomeGuard is built first for cold-climate homeowners, especially newer owners facing their first hard freezes. Its launch focus also includes heavy rain, high wind, snow, and deep-cold preparation.
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.
Know what to check before the weather arrives.
Browse free printable checklistsSafety 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.