Yes, I do a notebook also, tips from here and shops that have been recommended and places I order from or want to try.
In fact I'm so forgetful any more (senior moments!) that I record phone calls, made to especially utility people, and what we discussed. Since we are moving ourselves from Iowa to Nebraska and work needed to be done on each place I have a "transition" notebook that tells me what has been moved and what has been done where! Helps keep me sane. :)