For the month of May I’m challenging myself to get my paper clutter under control. I’m going to use the information in the eBook “Cut Out The Paper Clutter” to guide me.
With all the tornados destroying homes in the Midwest and South this Spring I realized it was time to update my own inventory list. So that is where I’m starting.
Please join me in this challenge by following along. Be sure to leave a comment to let me know how you are doing.
Once completed this list will give me peace of mind in case of a disaster. It can also be used as a quick and clutter free reference for important information for warranty purposes. A second copy of this list should always be kept off premises preferably in a safe deposit box.
Creating this list can be overwhelming especially if you’ve accumulated many things over the years.
That’s why I suggest you start with taking a photo inventory first then work towards creating a written list.
Here are some great reasons for taking the time to create this list.
- Both a photo and written inventory list can help with getting reimbursed from the insurance company in case of a disaster.
- You get to see your possessions through the eyes of a camera. It doesn’t lie!
- Both the photos and written list can help you recognize your abundance.
- The photos can help you see what is clutter and what is not.
Week 1 Challenge
To keep from getting overwhelmed I’m only working on one floor at a time.
I’m happy to report that many of my pictures showed that at least some of my rooms, cabinets, and closets are under control. It will be easy to do the written inventory list later. Not everything needs to be on the written list.
The good dishes in the dinning room will be easy to inventory.
The kitchen cabinets aren’t too bad either. The photo will be all that I need. Nothing too valuable here.
The pantry may not have significant things to inventory but a picture speaks a thousand words. It needs some organizing!
Again not a significant area for a detail written list. However, a good decluttering and organizing will make it easier to know what is worth replacing in case of a disaster.
My next step in this challenge will be to take pictures of the upstairs bedrooms and the finished basement. Then I’ll start the written inventory list. Of course, the more I declutter the less I’ll have to write down.
Now that sounds like a good incentive to get rid of things!
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To a lighter load along the way.
Janice
The Home Inventory List is just one part of the eBook, “Cut Out The Paper Clutter”. You can see a list of the other chapters here. I’ve also extended the special sale price during the month of May while doing this paper clutter challenge.