Doing a Home Inventory

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Old Mac Gang

Marty Jencius

47 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to the Old Mac Gang podcast (or OMG!), a podcast/vodcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users.

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Welcome to the Old Mac Gang podcast (or OMG!), a podcast/vodcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users.

Technology

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Doing a Home Inventory

Old Mac Gang

37 minutes 4 seconds

1 month ago

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

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