The Benefits of Labelling Your Stuff
There are two main benefits to using labels to label your items in the home or office. The first and most obvious one is that you can find stuff more easily because you know what is inside each labelled container. It's certainly much quicker to find the Thyme if it's clearly labelled in a well organised pantry. Almost anything can be labelled, from your laundry detergent to the container that houses your laundry detergent. We have seen labels used well to identify files, kitchen cupboards, school bags, clothes, books and we even know of one Mum with 6 teenagers who uses her label maker to label 6 individual washing baskets. Each of her kids knows which is theirs and they are responsible for doing their own washing. Now that's a clever idea.
In fact, when children are involved, label makers can be a complete game-changer, as their use to label containers for toys, books, art objects, and costumes will increase the speed at which children's rooms can be tidied. If your kids can read, they also have no excuse but to get stuck in and help you in the process too.
Some consideration needs to be given as to what text is added to each label. Before we start labeling all of our belongings, we need to ask ourselves: "What is the purpose of labelling?" It's not uncommon to create a label system that might need a little adjustment later on. The labels are pretty sticky but can be removed with some effort and a product like De Solve It.
The second benefit to using labels in your home or office is that frankly done well, an organised and labelled space can look great. Organising and then labelling your pantry is the next step to creating Insta worthy content. You only have to do a quick search online for some inspiration.
Getting Started with Labelling
Label Makers can be found for just over $20 but can go into the hundreds with more than 1,000 models designed for both commercial and industrial use. Some Label Printers are designed to stand in one place on a desk or shelf, but most models are designed for personal and commercial use. These are small, portable, and easy to store. If you are using your Labelling Machine for creative purposes you need to consider whether it is equipped with multiple fonts and a wide range of styles. A good machine should print in different font sizes and styles and also print multiple lines. For example, if you want to use it to print addresses, you need one that can print multiple lines. Label Tape Cassettes come in a range of colours and types. These are used in conjunction with the Labelling Machines. They need to be replaced when the roll runs out.
Dymo or Brother Labelling Machines are a clear choice for organising projects because they are simple to use, quick to print, and if you use Items Online compatible label tape cassettes or Label Refills as your replacement tape, they are also pretty cheap to replace. If you don't want to develop your own personal aesthetic, these label printers come with a ready-made template that allows you to create custom labels at the click of a button.
There are many different types of Label Tape Cassettes so you need to consider which one best meets your needs. Some tapes are designed for materials such as fabric. These can be ironed on. They do well when put in the wash so can be particularly effective for labelling kids clothing. Others are stickers which can adhere to surfaces. They are pretty sticky and resilient, so if you add them to a lunchbox and place it in the dishwasher, expect them to stay on for quite a long time.
Label tapes and label refills are used in the place of those old-fashioned labels with permanent ink. They allow you to identify items with less hassle. Labels are one of the best ways to organise your home. They are inexpensive and easy to use, but they can make an enormous impact on the success of any organisation project. Have fun labelling