Recently, Lifehacker asked its readers how they document proof of their belongings in the event of theft. Because of course, when you've been robbed (or, if your dwelling has been damaged), you have to show the insurer proof of your belongings.

But like Lifehacker blogger, Adam Pash, writes, taking photographs is an obvious start; he was looking for "detailed systems" of home inventory. Among the comments, posters recommended:

• Taking at least one photo of every room of the house
• Taking video of the house
• Saving receipts for large purchases
• Renting a safety deposit box for photos and important documents
• Taking a photo of a receipt after you buy something
• Emailing photos to yourself [so that they can't be destroyed or stolen]
• Uploading photos to a [private] Flickr account

That Flickr idea is really innovative, in my dorky opinion. Of course, online home inventory forms like those from KnowYourStuff.org are always good, but they can be pretty tedious. I like the idea of saving receipts and snapping some photos every once in awhile.

I'm interested in the kinds of inventory tactics you provide to your clients. Because after reading the post at Lifehacker, I'm getting a sense that the Web has changed the way we take inventory—making it a lot less painless...even, dare I say, fun. (Full disclosure: I love Flickr)

Let me know what other tips you have; I'll be sure to share the suggestions with readers of the InsureMe Insurance Blog.