Fix timeout middleware panic on proxy/WebSocket routes and worker healthcheck
The TimeoutMiddleware wraps the response writer in *http.timeoutWriter which doesn't implement http.Flusher. When the admin reverse proxy or WebSocket upgrader tries to flush, it panics and crashes the container (502 Bad Gateway). Skip timeout for /admin, /_next, and /ws routes. Also fix the Dockerfile HEALTHCHECK to detect the worker process — the worker has no HTTP server so the curl-based check always failed, marking it unhealthy. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Press Release
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## FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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**Contact:**
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[Your Name]
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[Email]
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[Phone]
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# Casera Launches to Help Homeowners Take Control of Home Maintenance
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*New mobile app brings task management, document storage, and contractor organization to homeowners tired of forgotten maintenance and lost warranties*
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**[CITY, STATE] — [DATE]** — Casera, a new home maintenance management app, launched today on iOS and Android, offering homeowners a simple yet powerful way to organize every aspect of home upkeep. The app combines recurring task scheduling, document storage, contractor management, and household collaboration in one intuitive platform.
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"Homeownership comes with a hidden job: maintenance manager," said [Founder Name], founder of Casera. "Most people cobble together sticky notes, spreadsheet reminders, and hope. We built Casera because there had to be a better way."
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### The Problem Casera Solves
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The average single-family home requires maintenance on over 40 different systems and components, from HVAC filters to roof inspections. According to HomeAdvisor, homeowners spend an average of $3,192 annually on emergency repairs — many of which could be prevented with regular maintenance.
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Yet most homeowners lack any organized system to track these tasks. Warranties get lost in email. Contractor contact information lives in scattered text threads. Important maintenance gets forgotten until something breaks.
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### How Casera Works
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Casera provides homeowners with four core capabilities:
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**Smart Task Scheduling**
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Users can create one-time or recurring maintenance tasks with customizable frequencies — from daily to annually. The app's kanban-style board shows tasks organized by urgency: overdue, due soon, upcoming, and completed. When a recurring task is completed, Casera automatically schedules the next occurrence.
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**Document Storage**
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Warranties, manuals, receipts, and home documents can be uploaded and organized by room or category. When an appliance needs service, the warranty information is instantly accessible.
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**Contractor Management**
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Homeowners can store contact information, specialties, and notes for trusted service providers. No more scrolling through old texts to find the plumber's number during an emergency.
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**Household Collaboration**
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Multiple family members can be invited to share a residence, ensuring everyone sees what maintenance is needed. Residents can assign tasks to each other and track completion together.
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### Market Opportunity
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The home services market is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2026, driven by increasing homeownership rates and aging housing stock. The on-demand home services app market alone is expected to grow from $5.29 billion in 2024 to $9.03 billion by 2028.
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"We're not competing with handyman apps or smart home devices," said [Founder Name]. "We're replacing the mental load of remembering everything your home needs. That's a problem every homeowner understands."
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### Pricing and Availability
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Casera is available now as a free download on the [App Store](link) and [Google Play](link). The free tier includes core functionality for one property. Premium tiers offering multiple properties, unlimited document storage, and priority support are available starting at $[X]/month.
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### About Casera
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Casera is a home maintenance management platform designed to help homeowners stay ahead of maintenance, protect their investment, and reduce the stress of property upkeep. Founded in [YEAR], Casera is headquartered in [CITY, STATE].
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For more information, visit [www.casera.app](https://www.casera.app) or follow @CaseraApp on [Twitter](link) and [Instagram](link).
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### Media Assets
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High-resolution logos, app screenshots, and founder headshots are available at: [MEDIA KIT LINK]
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### Quick Facts
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| Metric | Detail |
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| **Launch Date** | [DATE] |
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| **Platforms** | iOS, Android |
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| **Price** | Free with premium tiers |
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| **Headquarters** | [CITY, STATE] |
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| **Website** | [URL] |
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| **Social** | @CaseraApp |
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###
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# ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS
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## Short Version (for email pitches)
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**Subject: New App Helps Homeowners Stop Forgetting Maintenance**
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Hi [Name],
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Quick pitch: Casera is a new app that helps homeowners track recurring maintenance, store warranties, and organize contractor info — all in one place.
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**The hook:** The average homeowner spends $3,000+/year on emergency repairs. Most are preventable with basic maintenance. But there's been no good system to track it all — until now.
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**Key features:**
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- Kanban-style task board (overdue → due soon → upcoming → done)
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- Recurring reminders that actually recur (change filter every 90 days, forever)
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- Document storage for warranties and manuals
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- Contractor rolodex
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- Household sharing
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We just launched on iOS and Android. Happy to share more, provide access, or set up an interview with our founder.
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Best,
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[Name]
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## Tweet-Length Announcement
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```
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📱 Casera just launched — the home maintenance app for homeowners who are tired of forgetting filter changes and losing warranties.
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Free on iOS + Android.
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Your home runs better when you do. 🏠
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```
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## Founder Quote Options
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*Choose the one that fits your story best:*
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**Problem-focused:**
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> "I built Casera after my AC died because I forgot a $150 tune-up. That $4,000 lesson convinced me there had to be a better way to manage home maintenance."
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**Vision-focused:**
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> "We believe your home deserves the same organizational tools as your work calendar. Casera brings that professionalism to home management."
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**Market-focused:**
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> "Smart home technology has focused on automation and convenience. We're focused on something simpler: helping people remember to take care of their biggest investment."
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**User-focused:**
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> "Our users tell us the same thing: 'I finally feel on top of my house.' That's exactly what we're going for."
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## Press Coverage Angles
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Journalists can approach this story from multiple angles:
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**Personal Finance:**
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"App Helps Homeowners Avoid Costly Emergency Repairs Through Preventive Maintenance"
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**Productivity/Apps:**
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"Trello for Your House: How Kanban Boards Are Coming to Home Maintenance"
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**Real Estate:**
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"New Tech Aims to Reduce Hidden Costs of Homeownership"
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**Lifestyle:**
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"The App That Might Finally End the 'Did You Call the Plumber?' Argument"
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**First-Time Buyers:**
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"Essential Apps for New Homeowners in [YEAR]"
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## Suggested Interview Questions
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1. What's the most commonly forgotten home maintenance task?
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2. How much can preventive maintenance actually save homeowners?
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3. Why hasn't this problem been solved before?
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4. How is Casera different from calendar reminders?
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5. What's the most surprising thing you've learned from users?
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## Boilerplate
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**About Casera (50 words)**
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Casera is a home maintenance management app that helps homeowners track recurring tasks, store important documents, organize contractor information, and collaborate with household members. Available on iOS and Android, Casera brings clarity and organization to the often-overwhelming job of home upkeep.
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**About Casera (25 words)**
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Casera is a home maintenance app that helps homeowners track tasks, store warranties, and organize contractor info — all in one place.
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**About Casera (10 words)**
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Casera: The organized way to manage home maintenance.
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## Contact
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**Media Inquiries:**
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[Name]
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**General Information:**
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Website: [URL]
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Email: hello@casera.app
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Twitter: @CaseraApp
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Instagram: @CaseraApp
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