Overview
The Locations feature helps you track where your valuable assets are physically stored. This is essential for insurance purposes, estate planning, quick retrieval, and security management.Why Track Locations?
Insurance Claims
Provide detailed storage information to insurance companies when filing claims
Quick Retrieval
Easily find where specific items are stored
Estate Planning
Help beneficiaries locate assets in the future
Security Planning
Understand your storage distribution and security needs
Accessing Locations
Navigate to storehouses.app/locationsDefault Locations
Storehouses includes common storage location presets:- Home Safe - Personal safe at your residence
- Bank Safe Deposit Box - Bank vault storage
- Brinks Vault - Professional vault services
- Wine Cellar - Temperature-controlled wine storage
- Custom Storage - Any other storage facility
Creating Custom Locations
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Open Locations Page
Navigate to the Locations page
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Click 'Add Location'
Click the “New Location” button
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Enter Location Details
Fill in the location information:
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Location nameExamples: “Main Home Safe”, “Chase Bank Box #247”, “Gallery Storage Unit 5B”
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Physical address (optional but recommended)Use: For insurance documentation and retrieval
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Additional detailsExamples:
- Access codes or procedures
- Contact information
- Hours of access
- Climate control details
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Save
Click “Create Location” to save
Assigning Items to Locations
When Adding an Item
Select a location from the dropdown when creating any new item.From Item Details
- Open any item’s detail page
- Click “Edit”
- Select or create a location
- Save changes
Bulk Assignment
- Go to the Locations page
- Open a location
- Click “Add Items”
- Select multiple items
- Click “Assign to Location”
Viewing Location Contents
Click on any location to see:array
All items stored at this location with:
- Item name and photo
- Category
- Current value
- Quick edit access
currency
Combined value of all items at this locationUse: Understand the value concentration for insurance purposes
number
Number of items stored here
chart
Visual distribution of asset categories at this location
Managing Locations
Edit Location
From any location view:- Click the edit icon
- Update name, address, or notes
- Save changes
Move Items Between Locations
1
Open Source Location
View the location containing the item(s)
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Select Items
Choose items to move
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Click 'Move'
Click the “Move to Location” button
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Choose Destination
Select the new location
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Confirm
Confirm the move
Delete Location
To remove a location:- Open the location
- Click delete icon
- Choose what to do with items:
- Move to another location (recommended)
- Set items to “No location”
- Confirm deletion
You cannot delete a location that contains items without first reassigning those items.
Location Types & Examples
Home Storage
Home Safe
Home Safe
- Fireproof/waterproof safe
- Hidden wall safe
- Floor safe
- Gun safe (for arms & armor)
- Note safe model and specifications
- Record combination separately
- Include in homeowner’s insurance
Wine Cellar
Wine Cellar
- Temperature-controlled cellar
- Wine refrigerator
- Basement storage
- Track temperature and humidity
- Note cooling system details
- Document climate control logs
Display Cases
Display Cases
- Wall-mounted cases
- Free-standing cabinets
- Museum-style displays
Bank & Vault Storage
Bank Safe Deposit Box
Bank Safe Deposit Box
Information to track:
- Bank name and branch
- Box number
- Access hours
- Co-signer information
- Annual fee
Private Vault Services
Private Vault Services
- Brinks
- Loomis
- Private vault companies
- Facility name and location
- Account/locker number
- Access procedures
- Insurance coverage
- Storage fees
Specialized Storage
Climate-Controlled Storage
Climate-Controlled Storage
For wine, art, documents:
- Professional wine storage
- Art storage facilities
- Museum-quality storage
- Climate specifications
- Insurance coverage
- Access scheduling
Gallery or Dealer Storage
Gallery or Dealer Storage
For art or high-value collectibles:
- Art gallery storage
- Auction house storage
- Dealer consignment
- Consignment agreements
- Insurance responsibility
- Pickup procedures
Location Security Levels
Consider categorizing your locations by security level:Location Reports
Generate reports showing:- All items by location
- Total value by location
- Location distribution charts
- Insurance documentation
Insurance Considerations
What to Document
For insurance purposes, include:- Exact location address
- Security features (alarm, safe rating, etc.)
- Climate control specifications
- Access controls
- Photos of storage areas
- Inventory of items by location
Regular Updates
Update location information when:- Moving items between locations
- Changing storage facilities
- Upgrading security
- Adding new storage locations
Location Statistics
View portfolio-wide location statistics:- Number of locations
- Items per location
- Value per location
- Location types distribution
- Geographic distribution (if addresses included)
Best Practices
Be Specific
Use detailed location names: “Chase Bank Downtown - Box #247” not just “Bank”
Document Access
Keep access information current in notes field
Regular Audits
Periodically verify items are where you think they are
Distribute Wisely
Don’t keep all high-value items in one location
Next Steps
Add Items
Add items to your locations
Create Collections
Organize beyond locations
Export Reports
Generate location reports
Account Security
Secure your account data