Home Filing System Labels

2 plastic filing tubs 1 for the family and 1 for the blog hanging file folders.
Home filing system labels. However creating a home filing system that makes sense can be quite simple. How to create a file index simple way to prevent yourself from making duplicate files in your home filing system home filing tips 101 simple ways to make filing easier so you ll do it in addition there are even more ideas for storage and organizing on the site in the a z storage solutions ideas round up page. Oct 15 2016 setting up a home filing system to get your papers organized doesn t have to be difficult when you use these suggest home file categories. The home filing system i put together is a portable system just because i want to store all of the paperwork in the closet of the office an update is coming soon.
This list will help you make sure you ve got all the files set up you ll need. Color coding helps you to recognize at a glance what a file is for even if you can t read the label. Then clean out your current filing system by doing the same with any papers you ve already filed. You can click on the photo to take you right to the item on amazon.
If you can t read the label or forget to label a folder it is easy to put the documents in the wrong place and then the filing system stops being helpful. You could write your labels print them or use a label maker. Gather all of your papers together in one spot. What i used were.
We re going to set up a filing system that can accommodate any type of paper home or office. What you write on the label is your choice. Simply slapping a label on a folder won t cut it. Label each hanging folder clearly.
If you haven t yet converted to a paperless system of storing documents you can still easily manage a system to keep track of all your records. The first step in setting up a home filing system is to corral all of your files and papers into the same space so you can sort recycle and shred. Setting up a filing system. The spruce lacey johnson instructions.
I had a bit of difficulty sticking the labels inside clear hanging file tabs but with a little practice it got easier. I ve had several but really like this one. My favorite label maker is the one below. For supplies all you really need are several colors of 2 5 cut tab colored folders and some box bottom hanging folders.
This system is great and the instructions easy to follow. 2 i m a big fan of color coding and i highly recommend it for a home filing system. Thanks for including those practice labels. In the front of these folders i have a file marked to file.