Better Homes And Gardens Dog Nail File

labeled jars of food

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Declutter and destress with our free printable labels that will help you organize your family's gear in every space of your home. We've designed more than 20 DIY storage labels that you can print and customize. Plus, get inspired with our collection of ways to use these labels anywhere and everywhere.

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Before You Start: Tips for Making Labels

labeled jar of jelly beans

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Before you print your free labels, here are some helpful pointers:

Our labels come in three colors: blue, green, and orange. If you only want to print one color, be sure to select only that page in your print menu before you print.
Some of our labels are designed to fit on specific label sizes. These blank label sheets are available at office supply stores, and they can be used on home printers. Look for our tips on each slide to find out what label sized you'll need.
You can either type in the text you want on your free labels, or handwrite it. If you want to type the text, click into the center of a label in the document and type your text.
We recommend printing the non-adhesive labels on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper, then laminating them for extra durability. At-home laminating machines ($22, Target) can be purchased at craft stores, or you can take your labels to a copy center to be laminated.

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Laundry Basket Labels

basket with flip-flops label

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These storage labels fit inside a standard clear luggage tag, which protects the paper label from wear and tear. Print the free label and place it inside a luggage tag, then loop it around a basket handle. Use them to organize a laundry room, reach-in closet, or children's playroom. We added a ribbon for a fun dose of style.

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Entryway Storage Labels

blue shelves with green buckets

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Your front entryway or mudroom is the ultimate drop-off spot. Keep it clear of clutter by storing fashionable buckets or baskets in a painted bookshelf. Designate a container for each family member and label the containers with a hanging laminated nametag. Punch a hole in the top of the free printable label and use snap rings (available at office supply stores) to hang from the handles.

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Dog Treat Labels

dog treat jar with milk bones

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Keep dog treats handy in a clear cookie jar. Print a label on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper and place inside a metal-rimmed tag (available at craft stores, in the scrapbooking department). Slip a pretty ribbon through a punched hole for an extra pop of color. And be sure to keep the jar out of Fido's reach.

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Key Ring Labels

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Always know which key goes to what with these free key ring labels. Print these labels on adhesive label sheets and adhere to round metal tags. These labels are designed to be printed on Avery booklet seals (#5278), available at office supply stores.

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Organize Seasonal Items

blue armoire with labeled baskets

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Stow hard-to-find hats, mittens, gloves, and other seasonal attire in wicker baskets placed in an armoire or linen closet. Designate one basket per person and place printed labels inside a clear luggage tag. Hang the tags from the basket handles and add a matching ribbon to complete the look.

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On The Go

clear zip bags with labels

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Make life easier with clear, zippered bags perfect for grabbing on your way out the door. Pack one for each of your needs, such as kids' activities or a first aid kit, and stick on a cute adhesive label to keep things organized. The small labels are designed to be printed on Avery 1x2-5/8-inch folder adhesive labels (#8160) and the large labels on Avery 2x4 mailing labels (#5163), available at office supply stores.

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Pretty Pantry Labels

pantry with labeled containers

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Labels for Meal Planning

calendar with magnetic meal labels

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Plan out your family's weekly menu in advance and get all your groceries in one swift shopping trip. Magnetic labels make meals simple; just mix and match dishes on the calendar and keep inventory on an organized board. Print these free labels on magnet paper, ($15, Staples) which can be used in home printers and is available at office supply stores.

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Canned Goods

labeled jars of food

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Keep canned goods orderly with decorative adhesive labels. Print playful storage labels on sticker paper and adhere to a clear mason jar. These labels were designed to be printed on 3-1/4x2-inch oval adhesive labels from Paper Source.

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Drawer Storage Labels

organized and labeled desk drawer

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Drawer organization is a must for any office. Tidy up paper clips, pens, and other office supplies by keeping clear organizing trays labeled. Colorful borders keep things fresh and easy to find. The rectangle labels are designed to be printed on Avery 1x2-5/8-inch folder adhesive labels (#8160), and the circle labels are designed to be printed on Avery booklet adhesive seals (#5278), both available at office supply stores.

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File Folders

blue and green folders with labels

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Make managing paperwork less of a hassle. Store important notes and documents in brightly colored file folders with color-coordinated labels. Print the file folder labels on adhesive labels and the file tab labels on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper. The file folder labels (shown here on the green folders) are designed to be printed on Avery folder 2/3x3-7/17-inch adhesive labels (#8366), available at office supply stores.

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Label Desk Utensils

labeled yellow cups with school supplies

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Repurpose a silverware caddy as a desktop storage organizer for your markers, pencils, and scissors. Here's a DIY trick: Slip a block in the bottom of the marker caddy so you can see the lid color clearly. These labels are designed to be printed on Avery 1x2-5/8-inch folder adhesive labels (#8160).

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Don't Forget! Event Reminder Labels

"Don't Forget" label

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Call out important dates or reminders on your calendar or planner with "don't forget" reminder labels. Use them for birthdays, appointments, holidays, and other important events so you never forget a date again. These labels are designed to be printed on Avery booklet seals (#5278), available at office supply stores.

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Free Address Labels

orange address and return label

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Add a little color to your envelopes with bright printable address labels and return labels. If you're looking for a fun, personalized gift, fill in a friend's address in the return label template and print. Place the label sheets in a pretty stationery box and wrap with a ribbon. The free address labels are designed to be printed on Avery 2x4-inch adhesive mailing labels (#5163), and the return labels are designed to be printed on Avery 1x2-5/8-inch adhesive folder labels (#8160), both available at office supply stores.

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Shelf Labels

shelves with labels

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Organize a slender set of shelves with labels and fun hardware. These metal label holders (look for something similar on reproduction hardware websites) simply screw into the shelf, then labels slide into the holder. Print the storage labels on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper, and laminate for extra durability.

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Organize Toiletries

labeled toiletry baskets

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Keep toiletries in order with baskets and labels. Designate a basket or bin for each category of toiletries or assign a container to each family member. Print these round labels on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper (laminate the labels for extra durability) and place inside metal-rimmed tags (available at craft stores, in the scrapbooking department). Punch a hole in the label, and hang from the basket handle with ribbon.

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Weekly Wardrobe Labels

kids closet with labeled outfits

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Avoid the what-to-wear fight in the morning with these helpful closet labels. Slip a day-of-the-week tag over a hanger with a complete outfit. Print the labels on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper (if desired, laminate for extra durability), and use a large hole punch to make a hole in the top of each tag.

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Printable Book Label Stickers

"this book belongs to" labels

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Make a mark on your kids' book collection with customized book plates. Write their names on a sticker label and adhere it on the inside cover of their favorite reads. And the labels work great for grown-ups' books too. These book plates were designed to be printed on Avery 2x4-inch adhesive mailing labels (#5163), available at office supply stores.

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Tidy-Up a Toy Bin

ball toy bin with label

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Toys clutter a room instantly. Keep labeled rolling bins in plain view for easy cleanup. Print storage labels on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper (laminate the labels for extra durability). Punch two holes in the labels and attach them to bins with zip ties.

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Bedroom Toy Storage

labeled animal toy bin

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Give smaller toys a place in buckets suited to their size. These kid-friendly buckets are easy to tote from room-to-room. Print these square labels on heavy cardstock or matte photo paper (laminate the labels for extra durability) and place inside metal-rimmed tags (available at craft stores, in the scrapbooking department). Punch a hole in the label, and hang from the basket handle with ribbon.

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Nursery Labels

child artwork with labels

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Show off your little Picasso's artwork in a gallery-worthy display. Frame favorite pictures and projects from your kids and use an adhesive label to indicate the artist and the work's title. (Plus, you can use the square labels on the previous slide to label memory boxes, as shown here.) These labels are designed to be printed on Avery folder 2/3x3-7/17-inch adhesive labels (#8366), available at office supply stores.

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Cosmetics Storage Labels

labeled jars with beauty products

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Organize easily misplaced items like hair accessories, cosmetics, and nail polish in designated clear containers for easy organization. Placing the jars on a tray keeps them in one handy location. Colorful labels let you return items easily at a glance. These labels were designed to be printed on 2-1/2-inch sticker labels from Paper Source.

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Kid's Room Organization

nightstand with labeled stacked tubs

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Use bins to store bigger kid's accessories, such as headbands and bows, and less frequently used items, such as nail polish. The adhesive labels are easy to remove from plastic bins when storage needs change. These labels are designed to be printed on Avery 1x2-5/8-inch folder adhesive labels (#8160).

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