[light_cone]

I have a similar problem, and when I finally allocate bandwidth for a project, I can't find relevant objects when I need them.

So I bought a commercial label printer, I made a web app with a database representing a tree of objects/containers with photos and search function, and I am in the process of completely inventoring my stuff (consumables, tools, books, etc).

It's very long to do the inventory, and you have to be very consistent in maintaining the current location of objects in the tree, but the power to find every physical objects as fast as a google search is incredible. When I'm finished I'll be able to start any project and fetch "that old arcane microchip module I bought once 5 years ago" instantly.

And I think not seeing the accumulated mess of dozens of stalled projects will help for my mental clarity.

[jasonpeacock]

I do the same, but am using Sortly instead of building my own app:

https://www.sortly.com/

[tailspin2019]

Interesting. Out of interest, how many items do you track and is it just in a work context or for personal stuff too? I was just looking at the pricing and I wondering if this is worth the cost for tracking my home inventory…