Home Inventory Template
Spreadsheet for documenting belongings for insurance, moving, and declutter decisions.
Excel / LibreOffice / Numbers — includes a How to use tab.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Strategy
- Best for
- Insurance claims · Moving · Decluttering
- Replaces
- Paid home inventory SaaS
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Knowing what you own prevents duplicate purchases and subscription storage upgrades.
Room-by-room fields for photos, serial numbers, purchase price, and warranty end dates. Helps decide what to sell, insure, or stop storing—and avoids rebuying things you already own.
The catch
Takes a weekend to photograph everything thoroughly.
Good fit for
- Homeowners
- Renters with valuable gear
Not ideal for
- Minimalists with almost nothing
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