Change the bedding
After completion · Every 4 weeks
- ✓Completed Mar 1
- Completed Mar 30
- Next: Apr 27
Completion-based recurring tasks
Schedule the next one from the day it was really done.
Some work belongs on the first of every month. Other work only needs to come back four weeks after you finish. Treating both the same pulls the schedule away from real life.
Product information verified July 17, 2026
Direct answer
OhWait supports fixed calendar repeats and intervals that start from the actual completion date. Bedding, filters, and periodic supplies often fit the second model. Bills and meetings usually fit the first.
Why fixed repeats drift
A due date passing does not mean the work happened.
If a filter was due Monday but changed Friday, another reminder based on Monday shortens the real interval. Completion-based scheduling follows the maintenance that actually happened while keeping the original plan and result in history.
Two repeat models
Decide whether the task follows the calendar or the last finish.
- 01
Fixed repeat
Show up on the same daily, weekly, or monthly rule for fixed commitments.
- 02
Repeat after completion
Add an interval to the day you finish for maintenance and replenishment.
- 03
One-time adjustment
Move only the next occurrence or change the full schedule without conflating them.
A concrete example
Change the bedding
After completion · Every 4 weeks
Who it fits
Tasks that often fit this rule
- Bedding and towel changes
- Water and air filters
- Pet care and plant maintenance
- Medication, supplies, and household refills
Where it stops
Not every repeat should follow completion
Bills, birthdays, and scheduled classes do not move because you finished late. OhWait keeps fixed repeats because different work follows different clocks.
- Fixed dates remain calendar-based
- An unfinished task does not become a completion date
- You can adjust the next occurrence without rebuilding the task
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I finish a few days late?
With completion-based repeats, the next interval starts from the actual finish date. The original plan and outcome remain in history.
Does skipping count as a new start date?
No. A skip is not a completion. The next schedule follows the rule and any explicit adjustment you make.
Can I switch back to a fixed monthly repeat?
Yes. Fixed calendar repeats and completion-based intervals are separate rules, so you can choose the one the task actually follows.
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