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Inventory

It might sound ambitious, but keeping track of your stuff is an easy way to improve and automate your home maintenance. At Minicastle, we refer to your stuff as "Inventory".

Types​

In particular, Minicastle supports these types of goods:

  • Appliances: Refridgerators, stoves, dishwashers, laundry machines
  • Equipment: Computers, monitors, gaming systems, fitness equipment
  • Fixtures: Lights, sconces, water hookups, cabinets, art
  • Furniture: Couches, chairs, desks, beds, rugs, tables
  • Paint: Indoor paint, outdoor paint, finishes, treatments
  • Smart Devices: Nests, security systems, doorbells, cameras
  • Supplies: Lightbulbs, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies
  • Systems: HVAC, heating, ventilation, hot water
  • Tools: power tools, hand tools, shop vacs, workstations

Use Cases​

Here are just a few examples of how you might specifically track Inventory:

  • Paints: What paint did I use in each room?
  • Appliance Troubleshooting: Where's the manual for this appliance?
  • Project Management: I need to make return - where's my receipt? How much did this cost?
  • Insurance: What do I own? What was I storing in my attic/basement?
  • Shopping: What do I need to buy? What do I currently have?
  • Gear: What do I use? What would I recommend to a friend?

Benefits​

Whether it's a specific use case or tracking Inventory in general, you can enjoy all of the following benefits:

  • Improved Organization: Know exactly what you have and where it is, reducing clutter in your house and in your brain.
  • Cost Savings: Avoid unnecessary purchases by remembering what you already own.
  • Enhanced Home Maintenance: Keep your appliances and equipment in optimal condition by tracking and scheduling regular maintenance.
  • Insurance Preparedness: Have all necessary information at your fingertips for insurance claims in case of losses or damage.
  • Streamlined Moving Process: Make moving a little less stressful by packing and unpacking with a detailed inventory.
  • Informed Budgeting: Plan your budget better by anticipating when you’ll need to replace or repair items in your home.

Read on to understand how to achieve these benefits with Minicastle.

Tracking Inventory​

Effective Inventory tracking requires just a few key pieces of information. When you create or update a piece of inventory in Minicastle, take advantage of the following data points:

  • Name
  • Brand / Model
  • Category (like Appliance, Equipment, Supplies, etc.)
  • Details like:
    • Purchase Date and Price
    • Warranty Information
    • Serial Numbers
  • Quantities, Units, and Prices
  • Location: Specify where each item is located in your home for easy retrieval. For Inventory like Paint or Supplies, you can even specify where it's used.
  • Photos: Upload photos of your items for visual reference and documentation.
  • Links: Upload files like receipts, manuals, and warranties to your favorite storage service, then link directly inside of your Inventory.

Inventory List

What's Next?​

What else would you like to see when it comes to Inventory? How do you think about your different types of "stuff"? Leave feedback on our roadmap or email us: help@minicastle.com