The StuffHutt Blog

Practical guides on home inventories, insurance documentation, and protecting what you own.

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Home Inventory App vs. Spreadsheet: What Actually Holds Up in a Claim
A spreadsheet is free and familiar; an app automates the tedious parts. An honest comparison of where each one wins — and where spreadsheets quietly fail when you file a claim.
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Encircle and Centriq Are Gone: The Best Home Inventory App Alternatives in 2026
Centriq shut down in January 2025 and Encircle discontinued its free consumer app in December 2025. Here's what to look for in a replacement and the real alternatives worth considering.
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Am I Underinsured? 5 Signs Your Home Insurance Wouldn't Actually Cover You
Roughly two in three US homes are underinsured. Here's how personal property coverage really works, five warning signs your limits are too low, and how to check your own number in an afternoon.
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How to Make a Home Inventory for Insurance (Room-by-Room Guide)
A practical, room-by-room guide to building a home inventory your insurance company will actually accept — what to document, how to store it, and the mistakes that cost claimants money.