Chore Guides

Practical answers to the questions every shared household runs into, and how Choru handles each one.

A lot of chore trouble comes from the same place: the list lives in somebody's head. The daily jobs survive that, because they are in plain sight. The weekly ones mostly survive it. The jobs that come round every few months do not, and neither does a fair split, because nobody can see who did what.

Each guide starts with what works without any app, then the workarounds worth knowing, then how Choru handles it. Where the honest answer is that a simpler tool is enough, the guide says so.

Kids and chores

Kids do chores for the same reason grown-ups go to work: something in it for them. A short list of real jobs, a reward worth saving for, and a quick check before it counts.

Common questions

How do you split chores fairly?

Write down every chore, including the rare ones, and split them by how long they take and who minds them least, rather than one for one. Then keep the list where everyone sees it, so nobody has to be the one who remembers. Read the guide

What chores can a kid do?

Small jobs they can finish alone that actually help the house: feeding a pet, setting the table, putting laundry away, watering plants. Start with three to five a day, and add one after a good week. Read the guide

How often should you deep clean?

Most homes do well with a few jobs every month, a bigger set every three months, and a handful once or twice a year. Spread them out so no weekend gets all of them. Read the guide

Can the iPhone Reminders app track chores?

It can repeat chores, share a list with your family, and assign items to people. It keeps no tally of who did what, and has no rewards for kids. Read the guide

How do I share a chore list with my family?

Share a note or a Reminders list for something simple. For repeating chores that each belong to someone, use a family chore app where everyone joins on their own phone. Read the guide