{"slug": "replace-the-filters", "title": "Replace the filters", "summary": "Seth Godin suggests creating calendar reminders for replacing filters and other consumables, noting where spare parts are stored and linking to purchase pages, and recommends writing paint types on switchplates and using the backs of framed pictures for notes. He also describes photographing organized shelves and drawers and uploading the images to Claude, an AI assistant, to help locate items later, emphasizing the habit of recording information we assume we'll remember.", "body_md": "[Replace the filters](https://seths.blog/2026/08/replace-the-filters/)\n\nHere’s a simple hack/reminder: If you buy something that has a filter or other part that needs replacing, create a recurring event in your calendar. Also mention where you store the extra filters, and include a link on where to buy more of them. Works for monthly dog meds, too.\n\nAnd…\n\nIf you paint a room in your home, write the type of paint you used on the back of the switchplates.\n\nI’ve also found that the back of a framed picture is a great place to write down something you don’t want to forget.\n\nRecently, I’ve started taking pictures of everything that’s on a shelf or in a drawer that I’ve reorganized. Then I upload to Claude so that the next time I’m looking for something, I’ve got a shot at finding it.\n\nMostly, it’s about developing the habit of writing things down that we’re sure we’ll remember later.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/replace-the-filters", "canonical_source": "https://seths.blog/2026/08/replace-the-filters/", "published_at": "2026-08-16 09:03:00+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-16 09:12:03.092324+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence"], "entities": ["Seth Godin", "Claude"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/replace-the-filters", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/replace-the-filters.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/replace-the-filters.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/replace-the-filters.jsonld"}}