Insurance: A method of transferring a risk from an individual to an
insurance company. What should you do to keep good records?
TAKE PICTURES: One important task you should take care of upon moving into your new home
is taking inventory of the contents. Photos prove as valuable evidence and documentation, and we have
some tips to consider when taking photos.
Using a video camera is perhaps the easiest way to capture the contents of each room.
A family member in the picture helps substantiate ownership.
Open closet doors to indicate quantity of clothing.
Take pictures of the insides of drawers.
Use a non-glare dark cloth as a background for silver, china or jewelry.
Take a picture of the pattern name or manufacturer's signature of your china, along with a
picture of the pattern.
Angle the flash when photographing jewelry to avoid glare.
When photographing or recording collections in albums, make sure the picture includes the entire page, along with close-up shots of the most valuable items. Make sure the pictures tie in with your home in some way.
Photograph your power tools, including detailed photos of the inside of your tool box.
