“Is a label maker worth it?“
I say… label makers are one of the most useful tools ever made!!
Beyond labeling in the kitchen or whichever common area first comes to your mind, these organized little machines are ready to help you in every room of your house (and office too!).
But before you go buy the biggest, fanciest label maker, first ask yourself these questions to determine the right one for your needs.
Which one to buy?
Ask yourself these questions:
- How many font options would you like?
- What size of labels will you need to print?
- How much room do you have to store it?
- How simple it is to learn and use?
- Does it use batteries, a rechargeable battery, or plug into the wall?
- Are the tape cassettes easy to find?
Advice For Buying A Label Maker
In my opinion, the Brother brand label makers are the absolute best. I have gone through many, many different brands and styles of label makers over the years, and Brother brands have never let me down.
They’re simple to use, it’s easy for me to find tapes in person or online, and the overall quality is just top-notch!
However, I use a couple of different label makers depending on my client’s style. I’ll list them below and tell you some of the differences between them, too!
Label Maker Comparisons
The first, Brother P-Touch PT- D610BT, automatically cuts and trims the edges of the label so I don’t get a huge empty white space on either end. It also fits a larger label tape for bigger prints.
The second, Brother P-Touch Cube Plus PT-P710BT, uses larger tapes (24mm) which allows for large, easy to read, and beautiful labels in a pantry, linen closet, or on storage bins. The 24mm black tape with white font has quickly become my new favorite choice of tape because it actually has the look of a custom label!
Both of these label makers use laminated tapes. Using laminated tape is KEY for making professional-looking labels.
I prefer to stay away from the cheap paper tape that lower models use. This type will curl up once cut and leaves a lot of white residue when you peel the label off. Yuck!
So now that you have an idea of WHAT you’re shopping for…
Head out for the fun part! Or stay in and shop with your fingertips (our fave!)
Our Favorite Label Makers
(Remember to only buy what fits YOUR needs!)
How to Organize Your Entire House
with a Label Maker:
1- Office Cords and Plugs
- Routers
- Printers
- Monitors
- Laptop chargers
2- File Folders and Cabinets
- Color code for more organization
3- Binders
- Spine
- Tabs
- Pockets
4- Receipts Area
- Bin / Basket / Container
- Binder clip
5- Notebooks
- Meeting notes
- Reference notes
- Specific projects
6- Drawers
- Drawer dividers / containers
- Office supply sections
7- Highlighters
- “Important dates”
- “Priority to-do’s”
- “Goals”
- Color code tasks for different people
8- Miscellaneous Cords
- Phone charger
- Laptop charger
- HDMI
- Ring light
- Names on chargers for each family member
9- Bulk Office Supplies
- Items taken out of original packaging
10- In-Tray
- Sections for mail, paperwork, different kinds of documents you receive
11- Linen Closet Shelves
- Towels
- Sheets by size
- Guest
- Satin pillowcases
12- Laundry Excess
- Items decanted / taken out of original packaging
- Detergent
- Softener
- Bleach
- Dryer sheets / balls
13- Laundry Baskets
- Lights
- Darks
- Whites
- Delicates
14- Board Games
- Storage shelves of games
- Age range
- Type of game
- Kid-friendly
15- Hobby Section
- Shelf in closet
- Project boxes
- Drawer / Cupboard in storage furniture
16- Kitchen Cooking Utensils
- Whisks
- Tongs
- Spatulas
17- Spices
- Decanted items
- Mixed bottles, give uniform labels
- Easier to read
18- Snack Zone
- Kids
- Sweet and salty
- Healthy
19- Baking Supplies
- Bin of baking supplies
- Sort by holiday
20- Health Section
- Protein powders
- Smoothie additives
- Supplements
21- Meal Prep Jars
- Salads
- Smoothies
- Juices
22- Frozen Items
- Smoothie ingredients
- Meat
- Soups
- Expiry dates on homemade items
23- Allergy Notes
- Mark with yellow or brightly colored label tape
24- Bulk Decanted Items
- Flour
- Sugar
- Oats
- Coffee
- Dried nuts
25- Fridge Shelves
- Condiments
- Proteins and cheeses
- Fresh produce
26- Utensil Drawer
- Serving spoons and forks
- Steak knives
- Kids cutlery
27- Pantry Shelves
- Dried foods
- Pasta
- Rice
- Extra seasonings
28- Tea Collection
- Different types of tea
- Brands
29- Cleaning Products
- Under the sink bottles
- Items no longer in original packaging
30- Additional Drawers
- Organizational products with drawers
31- Playroom Supplies
- Figurines
- Lego
- Small part toys
32- Kids’ Craft Supplies
- Construction paper
- Crayons
- Coloring books
33- Label By Child
- Separate toys
- Split things evenly
34- Toy Bins
- Stuffed animals
- Contents by type
35- Bookshelves
- Reading age of books
- Fiction / Non-fiction
- Per child
36- Garage Storage Bins
- Big, easy to read
37- Seasonal Decor
- Holiday
- Special occasion
- Tradition
- Indoor / Outdoor
38- Camping Totes
- Cooking supplies
- Tent and sleeping setup
- Games
- First aid
39- Emergency Kits
- Fire evacuation
- Earthquake
- Lockdown
40- Medicine and First Aid
- Cold and flu
- Allergies
- Bandages
- Kids products
41- Beauty Supply Bins
- Nail care
- Skincare
- Hair products
- Hairstyling tools
42- Expiration Dates
- Makeup
- Hair products
- Shower products
- Decanted items
43- Drawer Containers
- Cotton swabs
- Cotton pads
- Exfoliation pads
- Dental care
44- Cleaning Products
- Toilet cleaner
- Shower cleaner
- Countertop disinfectant
- Items no longer in original packaging
45- Family Member Bins
- Per family member
- Guest use
- Excess supplies
46- Towel Hooks
- Per family member
- Guest use
- Hand and face towels
47- Skincare Fridge
- Sections for different product types
- Order of routine
48- Shower Caddy
- Per family member
- Sections for different types
49- Product Bottles
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Liquid soap
- Items no longer in original packaging
50- Traveling Containers
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Liquid soap
- Skincare
- Cleaning products
- Jewelry
51- Makeup Brushes
- Types of brushes
- Per family member
52- Jars of Decanted Items
- Soap bars
- Epsom salts
- Dishwasher tabs
53- Mirror Cabinet Shelves
- Sections by skin, hair, dental, etc.
54- Bath Toys
- Bin for bath toys
- Per family member
55- Magazine Holder
- Types of magazines
- Content
- Kids or adult material
56- Dresser Drawers
- Shorts
- Jeans
- Sweatpants
- Workout clothes
57- Under-The-Bed Drawers
- Socks
- Shoes
- Extra pillows
58- Bedroom Cords
- Chargers
- TV
- Lamp
- Cable box
- Clock
59- Closet Shelves
- Summer / Winter storage
- Sweaters
- Pants
60- Nightstand Drawers
- Sleep aids
- Lavender / Calming spray
- Lip balm
- Sleeping mask
61- Vanity Drawers
- Powdered makeup
- Eyes
- Lips
- Brushes
62- Storage Furniture
- Bins
- Baskets
- Containers
- Cabinets
- Desks
- Wardrobes
63- Remotes
- Cable box
- TV
- Media streaming box
- Videogame console
64- Plant Markers
- Use laminated labels
- Names
- Caring instructions
65- Learning Language
- Label commonly used items around home / office with new language
- Teach little ones reading and names of items
66- Reminders
- For self, kids, spouse
- Do dishes
- “Put away shoes”
- “Clean up toys”
- “I love you”
67- Gift Tags
- Personalize gift tags
68- Table Setting Place Cards
- Holidays
- Dinner parties
69- Charcuterie Boards
- Types of cheese, meat, cracker, dried fruits, spreads, etc.
70- Hooks
- Keys
- Hats
- Purses
- Scarves
- Reusable bags
71- Books
- Without name on spine
- Journal years
72- Videogame Storage
- Console
- Type of games
- Kid-friendly
- Per family member
73- Photo Albums
- Printed photo books name / year
- Spine
- Sections of photos inside
74- Recycling Bins
- Paper
- Glass
- Bottles
75- Kitchen Books
- Cookbooks
- Recipe books
- User manuals
