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A home inventory, kept simply

Keep track of everything you've kept.

Photograph what's in your closets, attic, and storage unit. Write a line about where it lives and why it matters. Find it again in seconds — and so can your family, whenever they need to.

No app to figure out alone — a short call with our team gets your first shelf set up.


The attic knows more than we do.

Somewhere in a box, a drawer, or a storage unit is the deed, the good china, the letters, the tools you were saving for the right project. You know it's there. The trouble is knowing exactly where — and making sure someone else can find it too.

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place to look, instead of every closet in the house, one at a time.

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to add an item — a photo, where it lives, and why you kept it.

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people you can invite to see it — children, a caregiver, whoever should know.


Three steps, and it's done.

No scanning barcodes, no spreadsheets. If you can take a photo and write a sentence, you can build your catalog.

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Photograph what you have

Open your catalog, or hand your phone to a grandchild for an afternoon. Add a picture of an item, a box, or a whole shelf at once.

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Note where it lives, and why it matters

A line is enough: "Grandma's mixing bowls, top shelf, garage — she used these every Sunday." Add more if you'd like.

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Find it in seconds, from any room

Search by name, room, or box. Everything you've logged is there, exactly as you left it, whenever you open this device.

Not sure what to expect?

See a fully filled-in catalog — twelve items, spread across a kitchen, a garage, an attic, and more.

Once your catalog is set, plan where it goes

A free, fillable will template — who gets what, an executor, a guardian if needed. Download it, print it, or share the link with family.

Built to be looked at often, not just once.

A catalog only helps if it stays current. Every part of The Keeping Room is designed to make the next entry as easy as the first.

  • Browse by room or box

    See everything in the garage, the hall closet, or Unit 214 without hunting through a long list.

  • Large text and plain buttons

    Nothing to squint at or guess about. Every screen reads clearly and works the same way twice.

  • Search that finds it fast

    Type a word from the name, the room, or your note, and the right item turns up.

  • Saved and waiting for you

    Your catalog stays exactly as you left it. On Premium or Family it's saved to your account, so it's there on your phone, tablet, and computer alike.


Start free. Upgrade when you outgrow it.

Most people start with one or two shelves. If your catalog grows into the whole house, Premium removes the limits.

Free

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Forever, no card needed

  • Up to 25 items
  • Photos, rooms, and notes
  • Saved in this browser only
  • Search and browse by room
  • Print or save as PDF
Most people choose this

Premium

$4.99/month

Cancel anytime

  • Unlimited items
  • Your catalog and photos saved to your account, on every device
  • Everything in Free
  • More than one catalog on a shared device
  • Priority support by phone or email

Family

$8.99/month

Covers everyone in the household

  • Unlimited items, for every account
  • Everything in Premium, including saving to your account
  • One payment covers the whole household
  • Priority support by phone or email

Payment is handled securely by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.


What people are saying

"For the first time, my son knows exactly what's in the storage unit — and why I kept every bit of it."
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Marion T.
Started her catalog at 74, Ohio
"I used to dread the thought of anyone going through my things someday. Now there's a list, and it's mine to keep updating."
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Walter B.
Started his catalog at 81, Texas
"My mother added twelve items on her own the first afternoon. No help from me required."
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Diane R.
Daughter of a Keeping Room user, Oregon

Practical reading for the things that matter.

Plain-language guides for organizing what you own, making a plan, and passing along the stories behind it.

Planning ahead · 8 min read

Why writing a will matters

What a will does, what happens without one, and why local signing rules matter.

Home inventory · 5 min read

Why photographing everything matters

A visual record can make insurance, estate work, and finding keepsakes less difficult.

Downsizing · 5 min read

How to sell items online

Where common belongings, antiques, cars, and a household sale tend to fit best.

Downsizing · 6 min read

Choosing to sell before you pass away

A respectful starting point for sorting, selling, and revisiting your plans.

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Questions people ask

Is my information private?

Your catalog is stored in this browser, on this device. A PIN or password helps keep separate catalogs apart on a shared device, but it is not the same as bank-grade security. Photos, notes, and everything else stay in your browser unless you export them.

Do I need to be good with computers to use this?

No. If you can take a photo and type a sentence, you can build a catalog. There's nothing to install, no settings to configure, and every screen works the same way each time.

Can I sign in with a password instead of a PIN?

Yes — when you set up your account, you can choose a quick PIN or an email and password, whichever feels more familiar. Both work the same way once you're signed in.

Can more than one person use this on the same device?

Yes. Each person sets up their own account — PIN or password, their choice — and gets a completely separate catalog. Signing out shows a list to pick from, so switching between people takes one tap.

What if I forget my PIN or password?

There's a "Forgot your PIN?" (or password) link on the sign-in screen. Since there's no email or phone number tied to a PIN account, resetting starts that catalog over on this device — so it's worth writing it down somewhere safe, the same way you would a house key's hiding spot. If you're a Premium or Family subscriber with cloud saving turned on, your saved catalog stays on your cloud-saving account; sign back in with that email and password to bring it back. We can't reset a forgotten cloud-saving password for you yet, so keep that one written down too.

Is Premium a subscription, or a one-time payment?

It's a simple monthly subscription — $4.99/month, cancel anytime. There's no long-term contract, and canceling won't erase your catalog. You'll be limited to 25 items again going forward, and your saved catalog stays readable on your account — new changes just save to your own browser instead of to the account until you subscribe again.

What's included in the free plan?

Up to 25 items, photos, rooms and notes, search, browsing by room, and printing or saving your catalog as a PDF — all free, no card required.

Can I track how much my things are worth?

Yes — each item has an optional value field, and your catalog shows a running total, either for everything or just whatever room or search you're currently viewing. It's a rough estimate you enter yourself, not an appraisal.

Can I print my catalog or save it as a document?

Yes. Every catalog has a "Print or save as PDF" option that lays everything out cleanly — handy for keeping a paper copy in a drawer, or sharing with a family member the old-fashioned way.

What devices does this work on?

You can open The Keeping Room on any device with a web browser — computer, tablet, or phone. Your catalog stays in the browser and device where you created it, so it does not automatically move between devices.

Can my family see my catalog?

Not automatically. This version keeps your catalog on the device where you create it. You can print or save a PDF to share a copy with family.

Is the free will template actually legal?

It's a real starting point, not a finished legal document. It helps you organize who gets what, your executor, and other basics — but it isn't valid until it's signed and witnessed the way your state or country requires, and we'd always recommend a quick review by an estate attorney before you sign anything.

What's on the Next Steps page?

Once your catalog and will are underway, it's a short list of places people in your situation often ask about — savings accounts, selling a home or car, selling belongings, and finding someone to talk to. We don't run any of those sites; they're just a convenient starting point. If you're not sure what applies to you, the page has a button to email us directly.


Get in touch

Question, problem, or just want to say hello — send us a note and a real person will get back to you.

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Want a hand getting started?

Some people would rather not do the first shelf alone. A team member walks through it with you, one-on-one, by phone.

Guided setup call

$49one-time

About 30 minutes, at a time that works for you

  • A real person walks you through your first shelf
  • Answers to any questions about how it all works
  • No ongoing commitment — this is a single session

After payment, we'll email you within one business day to find a time.

Start with one shelf.

Fifteen minutes today. A catalog you'll be glad to have for years.

Whose catalog?

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Everything you've logged, kept in one place.

You're viewing a shared catalog. It's read-only, and reflects what was shared, not necessarily the latest.

Sharing codes stay on this device. A share code you create here can only be opened in this browser, so it won't reach a relative on their own phone yet. Everything else works normally — and with Premium or Family you can turn on cloud saving to keep your catalog and photos on your account across devices.

You've used all 15 free items. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited items.

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Before you use this

This is a free template to help you organize your wishes — it is not legal advice, and filling it out does not by itself make a valid will. The rules for a legally valid will (how many witnesses, whether it needs notarizing, who can witness, and more) are set by your state or country and vary a lot. Please review whatever you write here with an estate planning attorney, or check your state's specific requirements, before signing anything — and don't sign until you understand what's required where you live. For a blended family, a business, property in more than one state, or anything complicated, professional legal help is strongly worth it.

Free will template

Fill in what applies, leave the rest blank, and download it whenever you're ready.

Nothing you type on this page is saved or sent anywhere — it stays in your browser only, for this visit. Download your document before you leave, or you'll need to re-enter it next time.

About you

Who's in charge

What goes where

If you've been using your Keeping Room catalog, it's a good place to check for anything you might forget.

Houses, vehicles, business interests, and land — including property in other countries.

A note on real estate, vehicles, businesses, and property abroad: listing them here records your wishes, but a will alone often isn't enough to actually transfer them. Real estate may need a deed on file; vehicles need a title change; a business may need a separate succession or buy-sell agreement; and property in another country is frequently not covered by a U.S. will at all — many countries require their own local will or legal process. For anything in this category, please follow up with an attorney (and, for foreign property, often one in that country too).

List what accounts exist so your digital executor knows where to look — never write passwords here or anywhere in this document.

Nicely done. A good next step: catalog your belongings so the people in this document know exactly what you meant.

Remember: this document isn't valid until it's signed and witnessed the way your state or country requires. Review it with an attorney before you sign.

Next Steps

A few places that might help, once your catalog and your will are underway.

A quick note

These are other companies' websites — we don't run them, we're not paid to list them, and we can't vouch for what happens once you get there. They're here because people in your situation often ask about them. Use your own judgment, and never share personal or financial information you're not comfortable sharing.

Savings & banking

Why it's here: selling a home, a car, or years of belongings can add up to real money. These are well-known places to put it somewhere safe while you decide what's next.

Ally Bank

Online savings accounts, no monthly fees.

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

High-yield online savings.

Capital One 360

Online and branch savings accounts.

Selling your home

Why it's here: downsizing often starts with the biggest thing you own. These help you see what your home is worth and who could help sell it, whether you want an agent or a faster, more direct sale.

Zillow

List your home, or find an agent.

Redfin

Home values, listings, and agents.

Opendoor

A more direct, faster way to sell.

Selling your car

Why it's here: if you're moving somewhere you won't need one, or simplifying what you're maintaining, these are straightforward ways to find out what it's worth and sell it without a lot of back-and-forth.

Carvana

Sell your car online, they pick it up.

CarMax

Get an offer, in person or online.

Kelley Blue Book

Check what your car is worth first.

Selling your belongings

Why it's here: for everything you've been cataloging that's ready to find a new home — from everyday items to the antiques and collectibles worth a closer look.

eBay

Sell almost anything, nationwide.

Facebook Marketplace

Sell locally, meet the buyer yourself.

Chairish

For antiques, art, and vintage furniture.

EstateSales.net

Find or list an estate sale near you.

Clearing out what's left

Why it's here: not everything is worth selling. For furniture that's seen better days, or just years of accumulated things nobody wants, these companies haul it away — some also offer more extensive, full-home cleanouts, handled with care, if there's a lot to work through.

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Full-service junk removal, nationwide.

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Hauling and full property cleanouts.

LoadUp

Upfront pricing, booked online.

Moving & ongoing care

Why it's here: sometimes the next step is bigger than one shelf — an actual move, a new living situation, or help at home. These specialize in exactly that.

NASMM

Find a senior move manager near you.

A Place for Mom

Free help finding senior living options.

Care.com

Find in-home caregivers and aides.

Someone to talk to

Why it's here: sorting through a lifetime of belongings can bring up a lot — memories, loss, big decisions. There's no shame in wanting support along the way, and these are legitimate, well-established places to find it.

Psychology Today

Find a therapist near you.

BetterHelp

Talk to a licensed therapist online.

NAMI Helpline

1-800-950-6264 — free support and info.

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-4357 — free, 24/7, confidential.

If things ever feel like more than you can handle, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available any time.

Recommended products

Why it's here: a few specific things that make cataloging and organizing easier — acid-free boxes, good labels, that kind of thing.

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This doesn't change the price you pay.

A printed keepsake book

Why it's here: some people want more than a PDF — a real, bound book of everything they've catalogued, to keep on a shelf or hand to family directly. We're working on offering this printed and shipped to you.

Coming soon

Want to know when it's ready? Send us a note and we'll let you know first.

Not sure where to start?

Send us a note and we'll help you think through what makes sense for your situation.

All tools

Everything The Keeping Room offers, in one place.

Your catalog

Planning ahead

Getting organized

Learn more

Not sure where to start?

Send us a note and we'll help you think through what makes sense for your situation.

What this is

A quick-reference card for right now — not a legal document. Keep a printed copy somewhere visible (a wallet card, the fridge, the glovebox), and share a copy with whoever might need it. This doesn't replace medical alert jewelry or a formal advance directive, if you have or want either of those.

Emergency card

The essentials, in one place, for if something happens today.

Nothing you type on this page is saved or sent anywhere — it stays in your browser only, for this visit. Download or print before you leave.

About you

Who to call

Medical basics

Write a letter

Not a legal document — just something personal, for whoever needs it.

Nothing you type on this page is saved or sent anywhere — it stays in your browser only, for this visit. Download before you leave.

Downsizing checklist

A practical list for the physical side of moving or letting go of a home.

Checking items off here doesn't save between visits — print this once you're ready, and check items off on paper as you go.

Partner with us

For the people who are often already in the room when this need comes up.

Who this is for

Professional organizers, senior move managers, estate planning and elder law attorneys, hospice and eldercare professionals, and senior living communities. If cataloging a home or planning where things go ever comes up in your work, this is worth a conversation.

A few ways this could work

  • Referrals — send clients our way, and we'll do the same for you when someone using The Keeping Room needs exactly what you offer.
  • Bulk or white-labeled access — if you work with many clients or residents at once, a licensed version for your organization may make more sense than one-off signups.
  • A standing recommendation — some partners simply point clients to us as part of their own process, the same way we point people to resources on our own Next Steps page.

Let's talk

Tell us a bit about your organization and what you have in mind — a real person will get back to you.

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Share with family

Create a code for your catalog. Anyone with the code can open a read-only copy — they won't be able to add, edit, or delete anything.

They'll need to open this same page and choose "View a shared catalog."

Give this code to whoever should see your catalog:

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Premium removes the 25-item limit and lets you share your catalog with family. $4.99/month, cancel anytime.

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Keep your catalog saved

With Premium or Family, your catalog is saved to The Keeping Room itself — so your lists and photos are still there on a new phone, or after clearing your browser.

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