Smart Ways to Repurpose Newspapers Around the House
Dirty windows? Leaky trash? Put Sunday's newspaper to good use.
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Streak-Free Windows
Paper towel problems? Use sheets of newspaper with your regular cleaner to clean and buff interior and exterior windows for a streak-free shine.
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SPRAY
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BUFF
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NO MORE STREAKS
Frugal Fire Starters
Get your backyard fire pit started with ease using rolled newspaper and kitchen extras. First, lay down a sheet or two of newspaper on a flat surface. Add two cinnamon sticks, a few orange peels and whole cloves to the bottom of the newspaper sheet. Tighty roll the newspaper up, then secure with twine. Add to your fire for instant results.
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ADD SPICES + SLICES
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ROLL UP
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ADD TWINE
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START THE FIRE
Happy Boots
Keep your boots upright by rolling several sheets of newspaper together and placing them directly in the shoe. Your boots will thank you.
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BEFORE
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AFTER
Extra Padding
Leaky trash? Add several sheets of newspaper to the bottom of your kitchen trash can to absorb moisture and leaks from your next bag.
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LEAKY TRASH?
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THE SOLVE