I tied to follow a format that our mechanics use on our aircraft.
Prior to the DAR I went to the FAA web site
Http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_guidence_library/rgAD.nsf/ADBiweekly!OpenView
Verified that there were no outstanding AD's and made a section toward the back of the Aircraft Logbook if it does not already have one and made a note
and list What ever AD's by number and stated how they were complied with and signed them off as builder.
Did the same thing on a SB section of the log book. Listed them all and the method of compliance
You need to do the same in you engine log book and prop log book.
Then in the front I started with all the spec of the aircraft and then recorded my first date of oil stating what type and how many qts were added. And every thing else that is maintenance I have recorded in order. By date it has been done.
When my tires are done dates and times will be logged also
There usually is an equipment list in log books and I have logged any avionics exchanges with part number and serial number along with the date and TT it was replaced. I did have some before my certification
You can sign all this off as builder.
After the DAR inspection I flew below Controlled airspace to a neighboring airport and had my transponder certified and Mode S checked.
I have a bulletin board in the hanger with all the due dates of various things.
Next registration due date
next oil/filter change
ELT Batteries due including the small batteries in the audio alert
Aircraft battery date installed
Transponder certification date
And other items that I need to keep track of.
I had all this done except transponder since there is no avionics shop on the field
Prior to my DAR inspection and he liked it.
Just how I have done stuff.
Jack