Number One Tip…
Posted on | November 13, 2006 |
When I mention WhatHappensNow.com to other people and talk about the past interviews and articles I’ve written, often I’ll be asked to name the best piece of advice I’ve heard.
Without a doubt, the best piece of advice is: to keep a home inventory.
Why is a home inventory so important? If a fire damages your home or if a burglar steals your stuff, you’ll need to describe the stolen or damaged items in full detail in your insurance claim.
If you don’t have a detailed record of the belongings in your home, you may not be able to remember what you had in the first place and then you won’t receive money for your lost items!
So take an hour or two, grab the video camera and get started!
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November 20th, 2006 @ 1:31 pm
OK - every single policeman and fireman out there says that home inventory is the most important thing. If you can take pictures of each room - don’t even worry about inventory at this point - just take the pictures! Keep the pix (or the CD w/the pix) at your office or with a friend.
November 24th, 2006 @ 12:44 pm
I was talking to my sister about this site over Thanksgiving and she said that she and her husband had done a home inventory. She said it took an afternoon of taking pictures of rooms and closets. Then she said that she has the CD of the images at her office and all of their important papers in a strong box that is heat resistant. I can only say that this gene passed me over. But, she has inpsired me to take pictures of the house this weekend.
August 11th, 2007 @ 4:06 am
I just commented on the first blog, but Serena, what happens when there is a mandatory evacuation and you cant get back to your house for at least a month.
Thats exactly what happened to me during Hurr. Katrina. Check out my blog and this site, http://www.samremembers.com and you’ll see exactly the best method to home inventory…and with the free account, its cheaper than a safe deposit box w/out the risk of damaging CD’s.