Scotch TL902 Thermal Laminator is easy to use for at home applications. May not be suitable for larger projects but was perfect for small projects. I laminated some last minute things for school and it was so simple to use. Heating up process takes very little time. There is a plastic smell but not overwhelming. I was surprised that it was auto fed into the laminator and no cutting required for 8.5x11 sheets of paper. The laminate was the perfect size.