A home inventory for the things you own and the home they belong to
A useful home inventory records more than a list of possessions. Around The House keeps appliances, systems, fixtures, equipment, and personal property connected to their photos, identifying details, documents, value, and history.
What should a home inventory include?
Record enough information to identify an item, understand its value, find its paperwork, and explain its condition or history later.
- Clear photosShow the item and any identifying labels or distinguishing details.
- Model and serial numbersUseful for service, recalls, warranty requests, and replacement research.
- Purchase detailsPurchase date, cost, retailer, receipt, and warranty information when available.
- Location and categoryKeep the item connected to its property and area of the home.
- Documents and historyManuals, receipts, repairs, replacements, and maintenance records.
Organize the inventory the way you see your home
Items are grouped by property and area, making it possible to browse the kitchen, utility room, garage, exterior, or other parts of the home. Search and filters help when you know the item but not where its record lives.
The same inventory can include permanent home assets and personal property without flattening everything into one undifferentiated list.
See which records are still incomplete
Inventory is easiest to maintain when missing information is visible. Documentation reports show which personal-property records still need a photo, receipt, model number, or serial number.
That lets you improve the inventory gradually instead of treating it as an all-or-nothing weekend project.
Useful for insurance preparation without being insurance software
Photos, receipts, identifying numbers, purchase details, and values can make an inventory more useful when discussing coverage or documenting a loss. Around The House helps organize the information you enter; it does not estimate coverage needs, interpret a policy, or replace guidance from an insurer.
Private records on your Apple devices
Around The House does not require a separate account. Your inventory stays on your devices and, if enabled, in your private iCloud. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Start with one room or one valuable item.
A useful inventory grows item by item. Photograph what matters now and add details when you have them.
No Around The House account. Your records stay on your Apple devices and in your private iCloud when sync is enabled.