Field Notes
Writing from inside the house.
Essays on household load, chore division, what the research actually says about fair splits, and the product decisions that shape ChoreChamp.
The best chore apps for families in 2026, honestly reviewed
We tested the major family chore apps so you don't have to download nine of them. Here's what works, what doesn't, and which one we'd pick — even if it weren't ours.
Why every chore app assumes you have kids (and what to do if you don't)
Most chore apps are designed for families with children. If you're two adults splitting a household, here's what actually works — and what to look for.
What is household mental load? The work behind the work.
Mental load is the planning, tracking, and remembering that keeps a household running — and it's usually invisible until one person burns out. Here's what it is and what to do about it.
ADHD and chores: why most systems fail and what actually helps
Standard chore charts assume executive function that ADHD brains don't reliably have. Here's what to look for in a system that works with your brain, not against it.
How to divide chores fairly (it's not 50/50)
Fair chore division isn't about splitting tasks down the middle. It's about making the invisible labor visible and agreeing on what equal actually means in your household.
Is there a downside to chore charts? A few, actually.
Chore charts work — for the visible, divisible layer of household work. They quietly fail where most family conflict actually lives. Here's what they miss, and what to do about it.
Welcome to ChoreChamp
Why we built a chore app that treats invisible household labor as seriously as the dishes — and how to get started in under five minutes.