A PrepInPeace Home guide

Home Inventory: What to Document First

A room-by-room starting point without cataloguing every object.

A practical place to start. Adapt these notes to your household and keep important decisions with the people and professionals you trust.

Step 01

Start with room overviews

Photograph every room from several angles, including closets and storage, before detailing individual possessions.

Step 02

Prioritize significant items

Capture appliances, electronics, tools, jewelry, art, and difficult-to-replace belongings with model, serial, condition, and receipts when available.

Step 03

Keep a separate copy

Store a protected backup away from the property so the inventory is available after a household loss.