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Co-Founder, Totely
Systems Guy for the Stuff You Swore You'd Remember
San Clemente, CA
About
Ben Stallsworth brings deep product and systems experience, including his Oracle background, to Totely. His work focuses on making Totely practical, scalable, and simple enough for real homes. Ben writes about workflows, storage logic, scalable product systems, home inventory structure, and how to keep a storage app from becoming another digital junk drawer.
Articles
23 articles on searchable storage, home inventory, and practical household organization.
September 4, 2026 · 18 min read
Looking for a free home inventory app? Start with one tote. Number it, photograph the contents, save the location, and prove the system works before inventorying the whole house.
September 4, 2026 · 21 min read
Home inventory management software should help you find what you put away. Compare photos, locations, search, simple numbers, and proof — without overbuilding the system.
September 4, 2026 · 19 min read
A home organization app can mean calendars, chores, or grocery lists. For hidden storage, look for photos, exact locations, and search that finds winter gloves in Tote 3.
September 4, 2026 · 17 min read
A 5x10 storage unit can hold furniture and boxes — but only stays useful with a layout, numbered containers, and a searchable map.
September 4, 2026 · 16 min read
A 5x5 storage unit is like a small closet. Learn what fits, what does not, how to pack for retrieval, and how to track boxes before the unit becomes a mystery.
September 4, 2026 · 18 min read
Small storage units work best when you store less, group by retrieval, number every container, and keep a searchable map.
September 4, 2026 · 17 min read
Make a storage unit inventory list before packing. Track container numbers, key contents, photos, exact locations, and access notes so you can find what matters later.
July 23, 2026 · 16 min read
Home office clutter rarely stays on the desk. Printer ink, cables, shipping mailers, and records disappear into boxes. Number containers, photograph contents, and find supplies before you reorder.
July 23, 2026 · 14 min read
A motorcycle storage unit parks the bike — but the helmet, battery maintainer, cover, tools, and keys are what disappear. Track gear, notes, and locations so everything stays findable.
July 23, 2026 · 11 min read
A deck storage box can calm a patio fast — but a closed lid can hide outdoor lights, cushions, and tools. Number inner bins, photograph contents, save the location, and search later.
July 8, 2026 · 15 min read
Search climate control storage unit near me with a clear inventory first — so you know which boxes need climate control, which can stay in regular storage, and what should not go off-site at all.
July 8, 2026 · 14 min read
Lidded bins protect and stack well — but the lid hides everything. Number each bin, photograph contents, save the shelf location, and search later without opening every container.
July 8, 2026 · 14 min read
Set up a storage unit with zones, numbered containers, an access path, and a searchable inventory — so you can find the camping tent, guest sheets, or holiday lights without unloading everything.
June 11, 2026 · 14 min read
Self storage solutions that go beyond fitting boxes in — zones, numbered containers, aisle access, and a searchable inventory so you can find guest sheets, camping gear, and holiday lights later.
June 9, 2026 · 15 min read
Search local self storage units near me prices with a clear inventory first — so you choose the right size, features, access plan, and monthly cost without mystery boxes.
June 4, 2026 · 15 min read
Insurance-focused inventory guidance for renters: document what you own across closets, bins, and building storage.
June 4, 2026 · 14 min read
Count what you are storing before you rent. Match your inventory to common unit sizes, plan for access, and make off-site storage searchable from day one.
May 16, 2026 · 14 min read
A layout guide: seven garage zones built around how you actually retrieve tools, camping gear, holiday bins, and backstock.
May 12, 2026 · 15 min read
Box number, room, priority, key contents, and a photo before sealing—so moving boxes stay findable after the truck is unloaded.
May 10, 2026 · 15 min read
Box number, room, priority, key contents, and a photo before sealing—what to write on tape and what to keep searchable.
April 8, 2026 · 15 min read
Tracking and memory: number bins, photograph contents, save locations—so you find items without opening every container.
March 22, 2026 · 15 min read
A decision guide: sticky notes help you sort today; numbered labels plus a searchable record help you find things later.
March 8, 2026 · 14 min read
Most moving labels stop working once the truck is unloaded. Numbered boxes, priority labels, photos, and a searchable inventory keep your move organized after moving day.