{"id":2595,"date":"2026-02-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/?p=2595"},"modified":"2026-01-13T21:25:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:25:59","slug":"homebox-home-inventory-with-qr-codes-maintenance-tracker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/homebox-home-inventory-with-qr-codes-maintenance-tracker\/","title":{"rendered":"HomeBox: Home inventory with QR codes & maintenance tracker"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Does this sound familiar? The cordless screwdriver is somewhere in the basement, the warranty for the espresso machine is... somewhere. But when did it actually expire? And when was the last time you changed the oil in the lawnmower? This is exactly where HomeBox<\/strong> into play\u2014a sleek, well-designed open-source tool that lets you digitally manage your entire home inventory\u2014including QR codes, maintenance trackers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For detailed instructions and explanations of all configuration options, I recommend watching the YouTube video linked below. This video goes into detail about each individual setting, providing you with comprehensive instructions on how to set everything up correctly. Any code from the video can be found in this article, so you can use it directly without having to type it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog post, including video, is part of a series in which we build and set up our own home server. We start with the basics, such as installing Ubuntu VM with Docker, and then move on to configuring our own domain, security measures, and, above all, lots of cool and useful self-hosted services. Whether it's media servers like Plex or Jellyfin or document management like Paperless-NGX, we'll work together to build the setup you want to see. We'll even tackle topics like single sign-on (SSO) together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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