Old Newspaper
Uses
Lay
7-10 layers
thick between garden rows to discourage weeds.
Wrap
green tomatoes
so they will ripen.
During
a frost,
cover plants.
When
gardening,
use under your knees.
Use
as a car mat
to protect from rain and mud.
Use to start an outdoor fire.
Crumple up under charcoal brickets to start the fire without lighter
fluid.
Use it under vehicle wheels when stuck in snow or mud.
Put on your windshield to prevent icing up.
Crumple some up inside your coat for added warmth.
Roll
it and use
as a funnel.
When
storing handbags,
stuff with newspaper.
Cover
floors &
furniture when painting.
Stuff
inside wet
shoes to deodorize and absorb moisture overnight.
Crumple
&
put into suitcases or storage containers to remove stale odors.
Make
paper mache
crafts.
When
painting,
dampen and apply to windows.
Crumple
and use
to clean windows.
Use
under doors
and in windows to prevent cold air from coming in.
Make
a scrapbook
of articles you enjoy.
Wad
up and remove
heavy grease from your oven.
Use
as a dustpan.
Rub
the point
of a pencil on it to sharpen.
Use
as a liner
on bottom of small animal cages.
Wipe
paint brushes
with it.
Shred
or crumple
for packing breakables.
Use
as a blotter.
Wrap
around ice
cream to keep it frozen.
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