How To Create A Home Inventory In 10 Minutes
A home inventory can make recovering after a loss much easier. Take a few minutes to document your belongings today—you'll thank yourself later.
Jason Allen
8/3/20261 min read
📹 Step 1: Record a Video Walkthrough
☐ Walk through every room of your home.
☐ Open closets, cabinets, drawers, and storage areas.
☐ Record furniture, electronics, appliances, artwork, décor, clothing, and valuables.
☐ Narrate brand names, model numbers, purchase dates, or approximate values when possible.
☐ Don't forget your garage, attic, basement, sheds, and outdoor furniture.
📸 Step 2: Photograph Important Items
Take close-up photos of:
☐ Electronics
☐ Jewelry & watches
☐ Collectibles
☐ Firearms (if applicable)
☐ Musical instruments
☐ Tools
☐ Sporting equipment
☐ Antiques or heirlooms
☐ High-value handbags or designer items
📝 Step 3: Save Important Information
For major purchases, keep copies of:
☐ Receipts
☐ Owner's manuals
☐ Serial numbers
☐ Warranty information
☐ Appraisals (jewelry, artwork, collectibles)
☁️ Step 4: Store Your Inventory Safely
☐ Save videos and photos to cloud storage.
☐ Back up to an external hard drive.
☐ Email copies to yourself.
☐ Keep paper documents in a fire-resistant safe.
🔄 Step 5: Update Your Inventory
Review your inventory:
☐ After major purchases
☐ After renovations or remodeling
☐ At least once each year
💡 Pro Tip
When recording your video, slowly pan each room and open drawers, closets, and cabinets. A narrated video showing what's inside your home can be incredibly helpful if you ever need to document your belongings after a covered loss.
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