diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b0cf8ef..19c9cf7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -185,7 +185,10 @@ Monthly spend targets per category. Stored but currently unused in the UI (repla
 
 Fixed set defined in `src/lib/categories.ts`. Applied by Gemini at ingestion and overridable by the user or rules engine:
 
-`groceries` · `dining` · `transport` · `fuel` · `shopping` · `utilities` · `entertainment` · `travel` · `health` · `insurance` · `subscriptions` · `cash_advance` · `government` · `education` · `rent` · `transfers` · `income` · `investment` · `personal_care` · `pets` · `gifts` · `charity` · `other`
+`groceries` · `dining` · `transport` · `fuel` · `shopping` · `utilities` · `entertainment` · `travel` · `health` · `insurance` · `subscriptions` · `cash_advance` · `government` · `education` · `rent` · `home_goods` · `home_maintenance` · `transfers` · `income` · `investment` · `personal_care` · `pets` · `gifts` · `charity` · `other`
+
+- **home_goods** — items purchased for the house (appliances, furniture, kitchenware, electronics)
+- **home_maintenance** — services on the property (cleaning, mowing, repairs)
 
 **Committed spend** (Insights page): `rent`, `utilities`, `insurance`, `subscriptions`
 **Excluded from spend analytics**: `transfers`, `investment`
diff --git a/src/app/budget/page.tsx b/src/app/budget/page.tsx
index 6a7932c..3f56eb3 100644
--- a/src/app/budget/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/budget/page.tsx
@@ -89,6 +89,8 @@ const CATEGORY_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
   pets: "#86efac",
   gifts: "#fcd34d",
   charity: "#a3e635",
+  home_goods: "#67e8f9",
+  home_maintenance: "#a78bfa",
   other: "#71717a",
 };
 
diff --git a/src/lib/categories.ts b/src/lib/categories.ts
index 655e6bb..47e05de 100644
--- a/src/lib/categories.ts
+++ b/src/lib/categories.ts
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ export const CATEGORIES = [
   "government",
   "education",
   "rent",
+  "home_goods",
+  "home_maintenance",
   "transfers",
   "income",
   "investment",