Have edited the Fallout4Custom.ini (found in Docs/My Games/Fallout 4) to include the following lines:ġ. Have downloaded the mods you want to install.
Have launched Fallout 4 at least once with the Steam launcher, so all relevant files and registries are set. Not needed for Homemaker, but is for anything with a. Have 7zip installed (it's the best archiver around, and can open pretty much anything. Have set your computer so you can see hidden files/folders, and file extensions. I've only ever installed Falout 4 mods manually, though, so I can help with this, at least.
You could try Wrye Bash ('Fash') to install, or Mod Organiser as so many people seem to love that thing, or wait for Vortex to appear.