(And if you’ve never built a spreadsheet before, even the basic mechanics might prove daunting.) Have no fear: a company called Vertex42 offers a free Home Inventory spreadsheet. It’s provided ...

Enter home inventory apps and templates designed to make the job faster ... Although I tested several paid apps, I found that the free ones were just as good — if not better.

United Policyholders, a consumer advocacy group, also offers a free home inventory app by Encircle and an inventory spreadsheet. MAKING A LIST FROM SCRATCH You can create an inventory on your own.