Yes, it’s surprisingly useful, and it doesn’t have to be fancy. A simple notebook or digital note where you log what was repaired, when, by whom and for how much becomes gold over time. When that same tap starts leaking again, you’ll know exactly when it was last changed and which plumber did it. If an appliance fails just outside warranty, your record might show that you’re still within extended coverage.
It also helps with patterns. If you see “leak near bedroom wall” show up three times in two years, you know there’s a deeper issue, not random bad luck. For maintenance tasks like AC servicing, filter replacement or pest control, past entries remind you when the next one is due.
If you ever sell or rent the property, being able to show a neat history of care makes you look like a responsible owner. Ten minutes here and there, writing things down, saves hours of confusion later when memories blur and bills vanish.