A home inventory is a detailed list of the personal property or assets located in your home, including pictures. You should also include property that you have stored elsewhere, perhaps in a garage or storage shed. Your list should include: furniture, jewelry, antiques, artwork...

When filing a claim for destroyed or stolen items, pre-recorded documentation will make a claim easier and more credible.Be sure that all your items are covered under your current policy. You might be surprised at the list of exceptions that some insurance companies have listed. However, most insurance companies do suggest a documented record of your belongings.The format is not the same across the various insurance companies but the expectation is!