Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Messy food in microwave - Anderm/Getty Images There are many smart ways to repurpose wax paper around the house. From lining your ...

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.

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).