diff --git a/account_utils.py b/account_utils.py
index ec756ad..46db327 100644
--- a/account_utils.py
+++ b/account_utils.py
@@ -214,26 +214,42 @@ DEFAULT_HIERARCHICAL_ACCOUNTS = [
     ("Income:Service", AccountType.REVENUE, "Revenue from services"),
     ("Income:Other", AccountType.REVENUE, "Other revenue"),
 
-    # Expenses
-    ("Expenses:Administrative", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Administrative expenses"),
-    ("Expenses:Construction:Materials", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Construction materials"),
-    ("Expenses:Furniture", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Furniture and furnishings"),
-    ("Expenses:Garden", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Garden supplies and materials"),
-    ("Expenses:Gas:Kitchen", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Kitchen gas"),
-    ("Expenses:Gas:Vehicle", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Vehicle gas and fuel"),
-    ("Expenses:Groceries", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Groceries and food"),
-    ("Expenses:Hardware", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Hardware and tools"),
-    ("Expenses:Housewares", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Housewares and household items"),
-    ("Expenses:Insurance", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Insurance premiums"),
-    ("Expenses:Kitchen", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Kitchen supplies and equipment"),
-    ("Expenses:Maintenance:Car", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Car maintenance and repairs"),
-    ("Expenses:Maintenance:Garden", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Garden maintenance"),
-    ("Expenses:Maintenance:Property", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Property maintenance and repairs"),
-    ("Expenses:Membership", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Membership fees"),
-    ("Expenses:Supplies", AccountType.EXPENSE, "General supplies"),
-    ("Expenses:Tools", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Tools and equipment"),
+    # Expenses - SUPPLIES (consumables - things you buy regularly)
+    ("Expenses:Supplies:Food", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Food & groceries"),
+    ("Expenses:Supplies:Kitchen", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Kitchen supplies"),
+    ("Expenses:Supplies:Office", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Office supplies"),
+    ("Expenses:Supplies:Garden", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Garden supplies"),
+    ("Expenses:Supplies:Paint", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Paint & painting supplies"),
+    ("Expenses:Supplies:Cleaning", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Cleaning supplies"),
+    ("Expenses:Supplies:Other", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Other consumables"),
+
+    # Expenses - MATERIALS (construction/building materials)
+    ("Expenses:Materials:Construction", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Building materials"),
+    ("Expenses:Materials:Hardware", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Hardware (nails, screws, fasteners)"),
+
+    # Expenses - EQUIPMENT (durable goods that last)
+    ("Expenses:Equipment:Tools", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Tools"),
+    ("Expenses:Equipment:Furniture", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Furniture"),
+    ("Expenses:Equipment:Housewares", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Housewares & appliances"),
+
+    # Expenses - UTILITIES (ongoing services with bills)
     ("Expenses:Utilities:Electric", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Electricity"),
     ("Expenses:Utilities:Internet", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Internet service"),
-    ("Expenses:WebHosting:Domain", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Domain registration"),
-    ("Expenses:WebHosting:Wix", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Wix hosting service"),
+    ("Expenses:Utilities:Gas:Kitchen", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Kitchen gas"),
+    ("Expenses:Utilities:Gas:Vehicle", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Vehicle fuel"),
+    ("Expenses:Utilities:Water", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Water"),
+
+    # Expenses - MAINTENANCE (repairs & upkeep)
+    ("Expenses:Maintenance:Property", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Building/property repairs"),
+    ("Expenses:Maintenance:Vehicle", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Car maintenance & repairs"),
+    ("Expenses:Maintenance:Garden", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Garden maintenance"),
+    ("Expenses:Maintenance:Equipment", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Equipment repairs"),
+
+    # Expenses - SERVICES (professional services & subscriptions)
+    ("Expenses:Services:Insurance", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Insurance premiums"),
+    ("Expenses:Services:Membership", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Membership fees"),
+    ("Expenses:Services:WebHosting:Domain", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Domain registration"),
+    ("Expenses:Services:WebHosting:Wix", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Wix hosting service"),
+    ("Expenses:Services:Administrative", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Administrative services"),
+    ("Expenses:Services:Other", AccountType.EXPENSE, "Other services"),
 ]