The phrase "it's like looking for a needle in a haystack" should never apply when you're searching for something in your own home. Unfortunately, for most of us, it does happen from time to time. You know that you have what you're looking for, you just have no idea where to find it. Most of the time the problem is exacerbated because you actually need whatever it is you're looking for so your frustration builds as the minutes tick by and you're still unable to locate the item. Even worse is the feeling that you get when someone else walks in and locates the item quickly. This is usually accompanied by a pithy comment like "if it was a snake, it would have bit you."
Is there a way to avoid the above scenario - even if you're not hyper-organized? Absolutely! The answer is Stockpile. Stockpile easy free inventory solution allows you to quickly and easily add item records creating a database of your at home inventory. Before you start to feel overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the task keep reading for some tips to get you started in a stress-free manner.
Start Small
Choose one room to begin with. We strongly recommend starting with a smaller, less cluttered room. This will allow you to complete phase one in a reasonable amount of time. You'll get a feel for Stockpile and how you can put it to work in your home without wearing yourself out. It can be tempting to tackle the room with the most junk first, but that's a good way to overdo it in the beginning and lose your motivation to continue. Save the toughest challenge for later in the process when you've already seen the benefits of using Stockpile firsthand and know how important it is to finish strong.
Plan Your Attack
Hopefully there's nothing alive hiding in your clutter, but you still need a plan of attack before you jump in and start adding items to Stockpile. For your records to be valuable, they need to be accurate. You don't want an item record and then relocate the item. Clean and organize the room first. Make sure that you have items where you'd like to keep them. This is a great time to declutter and trash or donate any items that you no longer want or need. For some great tips on decluttering check out some of our previous blog posts.
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Be Specific
Vague records will give you a vague idea of where to find things. If you want to know with absolute certainty where to look, you need to be very specific when you create your item records. Thanks to areas and locations you have the ability to pinpoint exactly where items are stored. You can say shelf A in closet B in the living room. Be sure that you provide enough details so that you can quickly and easily find what you're looking for.
You Can Take It with You
Most of the time you have to rely on your memory to recall what you have at home and where it's located. With Stockpile easy free inventory solution you can take your entire inventory record with you wherever you go. Stockpile is mobile compatible which means that you can access your item records anytime from anywhere. No more guessing whether you have one at home or need to pick up another. You'll always be able to check with just a few clicks on your favorite mobile device.
Bet You Can't Do Just One
Once you've organized one room and created item records in Stockpile easy free inventory solution we know you'll want to do your whole house. Remember to take it slow and be deliberate as you add item records. Junk in will always equal junk out. If you want to get the most out of your item records you need to add accurate complete data for each and every one. Take your time and work steadily through your home. You'll have your whole pace organized and entered in Stockpile in no time!
Stockpile Easy Free Inventory Solution Saves You Time
The benefits of Stockpile are so numerous we could go on about them all day. Don't just read about it and take our word for it, it's better if you just see for yourself. Stockpile is available for free, so you've got nothing to lose. Try Stockpile today!
