bottles and glass of wine with corks and opener - Elena Noviello/Getty Images The problem is that getting the cork back into the bottle can be quite tricky. Corks are squeezed into bottles originally, ...

Wax paper (or waxed paper) is a kitchen staple that's been around since the 19th century, when coating paper with wax became an effective way of keeping moisture and odors from seeping into foods.

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).

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 ...