--- title: "Storage & Garage Inventory Guide for Homeowners" slug: "storage-garage" description: "Garages and storage areas are essential parts of the home, often filled with a variety of items ranging from seasonal decorations to spare building materials. During an insurance claim or construction project, documenting the contents of these spaces is crucial to ensure all belongings are properly accounted for. This guide helps homeowners create a comprehensive inventory of their storage and garage areas, covering everything from organization solutions to vehicle parts and spare materials." updated: 2024-10-15T17:57:04Z published: 2024-10-15T17:57:04Z canonical: "rallybacks.loti.com/storage-garage" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rallybacks.loti.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Storage / Garage ## Storage & Garage Inventory Guide for Homeowners ![Loti - Storage & Garage](https://cdn.document360.io/e3e6d4bd-783c-404a-ae48-078db5956f3f/Images/Documentation/Loti%20-%20Storage%20&%20Garage.webp) ### Garages and storage areas are - interesting - parts of the home, often filled with a variety of items ranging from seasonal decorations to spare building materials. Much like a Garage Sale, that more or less makes it impossible to inventory in a single article. That said, during an insurance Claim or construction project, documenting the contents of these spaces is still crucial to ensure all belongings are properly accounted for. For this article, we are going to focus on a few things that are in virtually every garage - Storage Containers and things related to Vehicles. We are also going to look through some Holiday Decoration lists because….they seem to fit here. Of course there is a slew of other things typically found in our garages - like tools, sporting goods and toys galore - but we are going to cover those elsewhere in their stand-alone sections. Hope that all makes sense… let’s get organized. ### Types of Storage & Garage Areas **Attached Garage:** A garage that is directly connected to the main house, often used for parking vehicles, storing tools, and housing various household items. **Detached Garage:** A separate structure, usually located close to the main house, that serves as a versatile storage space for vehicles, tools, and other equipment. Keep in mind the loose items in here are still covered under Personal Property in your insurance policy but damage to the structure itself will be covered in your the Secondary Structures section. Shed**:** A smaller, standalone structure typically used for storing garden tools, outdoor equipment, and seasonal items. Sheds are perfect for overflow storage when garage space is limited and are also covered in the Secondary Structures part of your policy. **Basement Storage:** A storage area located in the basement, often used for items that aren’t needed frequently, such as holiday decorations, spare building materials, and archived documents. ### Storage & Organization - Adjustable Shelving units - Bike hooks - Ceiling storage racks - Clear storage bins - Drawer organizers - Labeled bins - Overhead storage - Pegboard - Plastic storage totes - Rolling tool chest - Storage lockers - Tool racks - Wall-mounted hooks - Yard tool organizer - Wooden crates - Zip-top storage bags ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3e6d4bd-783c-404a-ae48-078db5956f3f/Images/Documentation/Loti - Shop Stool.webp) ### Furniture - Folding workbench - Garage cabinets - Heavy-duty storage shelves - Metal shelving unit - Rolling work table - Shop stool - Storage bench - Tool cabinet - Utility table - Wall-mounted workbench - Workshop stool - Workbench with storage ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3e6d4bd-783c-404a-ae48-078db5956f3f/Images/Documentation/Loti - Spare tire.webp) ### Vehicle Parts - Air filters - All-season tires - Brake pads - Car battery charger - Car jacks - Car ramps - Coolant - Engine oil - Floor mats - Headlights - Hubcaps - Oil filter - Snow chains - Spare tire - Tire inflator - Tire repair kit - Trailer hitch - Transmission fluid - Windshield wipers - Windshield washer fluid ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3e6d4bd-783c-404a-ae48-078db5956f3f/Images/Documentation/Loti - Inflatable Ghost.webp) ### Holiday Decorations - Artificial Christmas tree - Blow-up decorations - Christmas lights - Christmas ornaments - Decorative bows - Decorative candles - Easter decorations - Fall wreaths - Gift bags - Gift boxes - Halloween costumes - Halloween decorations - Hanukkah menorah - Holiday banners - Holiday inflatables - Holiday serving ware - Holiday tablecloths - LED holiday lights - Light-up reindeer - Nativity set - New Year’s decorations - Outdoor light displays - Plastic pumpkins - Santa figurines - Seasonal garlands - Snowman decorations - Stockings - String lights - Thanksgiving decor - Tree topper - Tree skirt - Tinsel - Valentine’s Day decor - Wreath storage box - Wrapping paper - Yard signs ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e3e6d4bd-783c-404a-ae48-078db5956f3f/Images/Documentation/Loti - Paint Cans Brush.webp) ### Spare Materials - Acoustic Ceiling tiles - Adhesive Caulk - Asphalt Shingles - Baseboards - Brackets - Brick Pavers - Cabinet Hardware - Caulk - Cement bags - Ceramic tiles - Closet rods - Deck boards - Door Hinges - Door Knobs - Drywall sheets - Electrical wire - Extra Carpet - Extra Laminate Flooring - Fasteners - Flashing tape - Floor tiles - Garage floor paint - Grout - Hardwood Planks - Insulation rolls - Laminate sheets - Light fixtures - Lumber - Metal Roofing panels - Nails - Outlet covers - Paint cans - Paint rollers - Patio pavers - Plywood sheets - Power cords - PVC pipes - Roofing nails - Roofing shingles - Sandpaper - Screws - Shelf brackets - Siding panels - Silicone Sealant - Spare bricks - Spray paint - Stain - Stair treads - Stone tiles - Trim pieces - Vinyl Flooring - Wall anchors - Wall paneling - Wallpaper rolls - Weather stripping - Window Caulking - Wood stain - Wood glue ## Wrap-Up This article provides a partial approach to documenting the items in your garage or storage areas, understanding that there is inevitably way more stuff in most garages. As mentioned earlier, items like sporting goods and tools are covered elsewhere but this should get you started. Of course, a thorough inventory is essential in a claims process and will give you peace of mind moving forward. A formal request made by the policyholder (you) to your insurance company for coverage or payment for a covered loss. Secure units for storing tools, equipment, and materials on-site. Missed spots or areas where the paint did not cover the surface adequately. Also sometimes referred to as Coverage C in your policy. This bucket of coverage includes everything NOT permanently attached to your home or other buildings on your property. This generally includes items such as clothing, furniture, toys, jewelry, household appliances and artwork as well as some more subtle things such as cash, food and even your identity. Also sometimes referred to as Coverage B in your policy. This can also be a second section in your dwelling coverage - depends on your insurance issuer. That said, the concept is the same and this bucket of coverage includes everything permanently attached to your property but not your primary home itself. This includes detached garages, sheds, guest houses, fences and driveways. This does not cover the personal property in those buildings (those are in Bucket C) A small, single-story structure typically used for storage, workshops, or as a garden outbuilding. Shelving within a cabinet that can be adjusted to different heights. The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room. Ceilings designed to reduce sound transmission by using specific materials that absorb sound. A sealant used to fill gaps and cracks. The most popular roofing material in North America, made from fiberglass sandwiched between asphalt and ceramic granules. They're valued for their cost-effectiveness, durability, and ease of installation. Asphalt shingles come in a wide variety of colors and styles to match different architectural designs. Support pieces used to hold up shelves, counters, or other projections. Manufactured stones or bricks used for creating walkways, patios, and driveways. The knobs, pulls, and handles on cabinets. A powdery substance made from calcined lime and clay, acting as a binder to hold aggregate together in concrete. Metal plates or mechanisms that allow doors and windows to swing open and closed. They connect to the frame. Rounded handles that are turned to open and close a door. Panels used to create interior walls and ceilings. A textile flooring covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing, often made from wool, synthetic fibers, or a combination of both. Available in various styles, colors, and materials. A multi-layer synthetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process, designed to simulate wood or stone with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer. General term for components such as screws, nails, and bolts used to join materials together. Pieces of aluminum or steel used to prevent water penetration or direct flow in structures, often found around windows, doors, and roofs. A mixture of cement and water used to fill gaps between tiles. Wood from broadleaf trees, often used in flooring. Wider pieces of lumber traditionally used for decking or flooring. Typical Sizes: 1x4, 1x6, sometimes up to 1x12, lengths can vary widely. Materials used to reduce the rate of heat transfer and enhance energy efficiency in buildings. In an electrical context this also refers to a non-conductive material that surrounds electrical conductors to prevent unintended current flow to or from other conductors and to protect against electrical shock. A synthetic material made by bonding together layers of plastic, used as a finish for cabinet surfaces. Known for its longevity, durability, and resistance to extreme weather conditions. Metal roofs can be made from steel, aluminum, copper, or zinc alloys, and they come in sheets or tiles. They reflect solar radiant heat, which can reduce cooling costs in hot climates. Pin-shaped fasteners used to hold materials together, driven in by hammers or nail guns. Also known as a receptacle, an outlet is a point in the electrical wiring system where electrical appliances and fixtures can be plugged in to receive power. Engineered wood made from thin layers of veneer that are glued together. Used in cabinet construction and general building. Typical Sizes: 4x8 feet sheets, thickness ranging from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch. Type of fastener, typically made of metal, used to hold objects together and tightened by a helical ridge. Material applied to the exterior of a building to protect it from the elements and enhance its appearance. A type of caulk often used around windows, doors, and plumbing fixtures to prevent water and air leaks. A form of paint that is used to penetrate the surface of the material to provide color and protection, typically used on wood. The finishing pieces used to cover transitions between surfaces and to protect the underlying structure from the weather. A resilient, synthetic flooring option available in sheets, tiles, or planks. It is known for its durability, moisture resistance, and ease of maintenance. Decorative paper applied to walls to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a room. The application of a sealing compound to close up gaps in buildings and other structures against water, air, dust, or pests.