In recent weeks I’ve had something of a wake-up call: several friends and family members have had their houses broken into and some expensive possessions stolen. I’m talking laptops, big-screen TVs, ...

Putting together a home inventory isn't glamorous but it's a great way to catalog your stuff for insurance and decluttering purposes. Check out the winner and runners-up from last week's Five Best ...

Home inventories are invaluable for showing insurance companies what you lost in a break-in, fire, or other catastrophe. They're also quite handy for surveying, decluttering, and organizing your loot.

Creating a home inventory takes just a few hours, but the benefits are long-lasting—and could save you money and heartache. The other benefits of making a home inventory? For one, you may find things ...

Everyone should make an inventory of valuable items in their home in case of loss from theft or fire. You don't need to be a professional photographer to do it. Armed with a point-and-shoot digital ...