Doing a Home Inventory

Marty, Bob, Charlie, Peter and Chris speak about they way they manage home inventories with technology Why bother with a home inventory? Insurance claims, estate planning, moving, or just peace of mind. Technology makes it far easier than paper lists. Simple Starter Tools • Notes with checklists + photos • Numbers/Excel spreadsheet with columns for item, purchase date, value, serial, photo link Dedicated Apps • Sortly, Encircle, Home Inventory (barcode scan, cloud sync, export for insurers) • Use Reminders/Calendar for periodic update nudges Photo & Video Methods • Quick narrated room walk-through videos • Albums in Photos by room (e.g., “Kitchen Inventory,” “Electronics”) Smart Receipts & Docs • Scan receipts to Files/Dropbox • Keep high-value appraisals and warranties with items 5-Minute Setup Before You Start Phone: Ensure iCloud Photos on; create “Home Inventory” albums; enable dictation for quick notes Mac: Set up “Home Inventory” folder with subfolders by room; store a template sheet Input tips: Label photos (“Living Room—Sofa”); drag photo links into your sheet/notes Safety PSA (60 seconds) • Keep at least two backups (iCloud + external drive) • Store inventory separate from passwords/financials • Share only with trusted family/insurer How-To Resource Links • Insurance Information Institute — How to create a home inventory: https://www.iii.org/article/how-create-home-inventory • Ready.gov (FEMA) — Document and Insure Your Property (PDF guide): https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_document-and-insure-your-property.pdf • Consumer Reports — Why You Should Do a Home Inventory Now: https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/home-organization/why-you-should-do-a-home-inventory-now-a2524881766/ • State Farm — How to create a home inventory (updated guidance): https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/residence/home-inventory-how-to-create-one • NerdWallet — Best Home Inventory Apps and Templates: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/home-inventory-app-template “Under my roof” app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/under-my-roof-home-inventory/id1524335878 Email us at [email protected] Website: https://www.thepodtalk.net