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Practical guides to documenting, valuing and protecting the things in your home, one photo at a time.

Your Phone Is Already Half an Inventory

Your Phone Is Already Half an Inventory

Your Phone Is Already Half an InventoryJohn Carter
Published on: 10/19/2026

Your camera roll already holds years of proof of what you own. Here's how to find those photos, fill the gaps and turn them into one organized home inventory.

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Resilience Starts at Home. So Does Your Inventory.

Resilience Starts at Home. So Does Your Inventory.

Resilience Starts at Home. So Does Your Inventory.John Carter
Published on: 10/12/2026

This week's UN Disaster Risk Reduction Day theme is Resilience Starts at Home. Turn Thursday's ShakeOut drill into the first five photos of your home inventory.

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After the Storm, Document Before You Clean Up

After the Storm, Document Before You Clean Up

After the Storm, Document Before You Clean UpJohn Carter
Published on: 10/06/2026

What you do in the first hours after a disaster affects your claim. How to document damage, and why before photos of each item make it easier.

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Protect the Things You Can't Replace

Protect the Things You Can't Replace

Protect the Things You Can't ReplaceJohn Carter
Published on: 10/05/2026

Photos, heirlooms, and important papers can't be bought again. Simple ways to protect them before a fire, flood, or storm.

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