The power of physical organization

Transform your family tree research from a collection of loose papers into a structured, enduring legacy. While the book provides the blueprint for your professional-grade binder system, this site offers the specialized tools you need to build it as described in the book.

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  • Bindertek 2-inch binder

    Select a premium linen-textured binder featuring steel-reinforced bottom edges and heavy-duty D-ring for maximum longevity. Available in multiple inch capacities.

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  • Main section dividers

    Create a clean, professional foundation for your research with these heavy-duty main dividers. They feature 2-inch tabs, providing space for the most important categories.

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  • Sub-section dividers

    These vibrant 2-inch dividers are the perfect solution for creating sub-sections within your binder. Use these to separate your ancestors by generation.

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  • Brother label maker

    Give your family tree binder a professional look with 12mm or 18mm printed labels. Its built-in templates make it easy to create uniform tabs that look as good as they function.

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  • Label maker tape

    Bring a refined, organized look to your binder tabs with these pastel-colored and white 12mm tapes. The soft hues allow the black lettering to look crisp and easy to read.

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  • 3-hole punch

    Punch up to 20 sheets simultaneously with reduced effort and no-jam technology, requiring 50% less force. The easy clean chip tray results in less mess.

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  • HB pencil

    Invest in a professional-grade HB pencil, perfect for drafting temporary notes on research logs or labeling tabs before they are finalized. Smudge-free and erases cleanly.

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  • Brother All-in-One Printer

    A reliable device for copying and printing your family tree binder pages. Features wireless color laser printer, scanner, copier and fax.

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  • Epson All-in-One Printer

    An efficient, cartridge-free option for printing book pages with ultra-low ink costs. Features a wireless color supertanker printer, scanner, and copier.

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  • Ancestry Test Family Finder

    Discover your family ancestry, your origins, and DNA relatives with FamilyTreeDNA's Family Finder DNA kit.

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  • Maternal Line Ancestry Kit

    Discover the path of your maternal line ancestors, unlock your mtDNA haplogroup, and connect with mtDNA matches in the world's largest mtDNA database.

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  • Paternal Ancestry Test Big Y-700

    Trace the historic journey of your paternal line, unlock your Y-DNA haplogroup, and connect with Y-DNA matches in the world's largest YDNA database.

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