Useful before something goes wrong

Practical photo and record guides

Human checklists for deliveries, repairs, handovers, rentals, purchases, damage, timelines and other situations where a clear record can matter later.

Parcel arrived damaged? What to keepPhotos, packaging details and purchase information to keep when a parcel arrives damaged.Photos to take before a contractor startsA practical before-work photo checklist for rooms, surfaces, access areas and existing damage.Photos to take after a car accidentA calm checklist for vehicles, positions, visible damage and surrounding context.Evidence to keep for a chargebackKeep order details, messages, receipts, delivery information and photos together.Photos to take for an insurance claimA general checklist for damage, context, affected items and supporting documents.How to document property damageRecord wide views, close details, dates and supporting files.Photos before returning a rental carCover exterior, interior, fuel or charge level and return context.Show an item’s condition before shippingRecord the item, serial details, accessories, packaging and sealed parcel.Make a clear before and after work recordMatch before and after photos of repairs, cleaning, installation and service work.Create a photo report without losing originalsOrganize photos, notes and supporting files while keeping originals separate.What a timestamp on a photo actually showsUnderstand what photo timestamps can and cannot show, and why context matters.Moving damage: what to photographRecord damaged furniture, packaging, rooms and moving documents.How to document a repairA before, during and after checklist for repair work.Photos before handing over equipmentRecord condition, serial numbers, accessories, meters and confirmation.Online purchase arrived damaged: what to do firstKeep packaging, photos, order details and seller messages together.Warranty claim photo checklistWhat to photograph and keep when preparing a product warranty request.How to make a home inventory photo recordA room-by-room method for recording belongings without turning the job into a huge project.How to make a simple proof-of-ownership recordKeep photos, receipts and identifying details together so you can later show what item you had and its condition.Selling an item online? Record its condition before handoverA seller-friendly checklist for photos, accessories, serial details and handover context.How to organize a buyer or seller dispute recordPut listing details, messages, payment records and item photos into one chronological record.Photos to take before returning an itemRecord the item, accessories, packaging and return condition before it leaves your hands.Damaged baggage: what should I photograph?A practical photo checklist for luggage damage, contents, tags and travel records.Vehicle handover photo checklistRecord exterior, interior, mileage, fuel or charge level, accessories and visible condition at handover.Parking damage: what photos should I take?A calm checklist for the vehicle, damage, nearby context and identifying information.How to document an appliance repairKeep the appliance model, fault, service visit and before-and-after condition in one record.How to make a before and after cleaning recordUse matched views so the before and after condition is easy to compare.How to keep a renovation progress photo recordCreate a simple timeline of work stages without losing the original photos.How to photograph a storage unit inventoryRecord the unit, box labels and important contents without opening every box later.Property handover photo checklistA practical sequence for rooms, surfaces, meters, keys and handover details.Rental move-in photo checklistRecord room condition, fixtures, surfaces and existing marks when you move in.Rental move-out photo checklistRecord the final condition of rooms, fixtures and cleaned areas before handing back access.How to organize screenshots for a dispute or complaintKeep full-context screenshots, dates and related files in an order another person can understand.How to preserve original photo files and metadataKeep untouched originals separately from edited or presentation copies.How to share a clear record without losing your originalsShare a presentation copy or limited link while keeping original files separately.How to ask someone for useful photos without confusing themUse a short guided request that explains what to photograph and why each view matters.How to keep a record of an online listing before it changesSave the page context, description, price or terms and the date you viewed it.What to save after an online purchaseKeep the order confirmation, receipt, listing details and delivery information together from the start.How to build a clear timeline of events with photosOrder photos, screenshots, notes and documents by event so another person can follow what happened.How to document a service visit at your home or businessKeep the starting condition, work area, completion state and service paperwork in one record.Buying second-hand? Keep a condition recordSave the listing, seller messages, item condition and identifying details around the handover.