Wax paper can be used for a variety of tasks in the kitchen and beyond. Getty Images My earliest memory of using wax paper outside the kitchen was a childhood favorite. My parents bought us an old ...

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There are many smart ways to repurpose wax paper around the house. From lining your refrigerator shelves to fixing stuck zippers, it's no surprise that it has earned a spot as a household staple.

There's 30 minutes before company arrives and you're scrambling to finish cleaning the house. Grabbing the Swiffer and the ominously lightweight box of replacement pads, you realize the box is empty.

My earliest memory of using wax paper outside the kitchen was a childhood favorite. My parents bought us an old swing set with a slide way back when (this was before plastic swing sets were invented).