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  • EIGHTY USES FOR OLD NEWSPAPER

    1. use as umbrella when caught in rain

    2. protect carseats from muddy or wet clothing

    3. spread over outdoor benches to protect clothing

    4. put into loose shoes to tighten

    5. stuff in leather shoes to preserve shape

    6. stuff in wet shoes overnight to dry and deodorize

    7. crumple and place in suitcase for couple of weeks to remove stale odors

    8. use as mat when polishing shoes

    9. stuff hats to keep their shape

    10. stuff leather handbags in storage

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    1. wrap around candle bottoms so they’ll fit holders tighter

    12. store records between sheets

    13. use as padding under a table cloth

    14. cover store windows when remodeling

    15. cover furniture when away on vacation

    16. cover furniture when sanding or painting

    17. spread on floor underneath rug when shampooing

    18. dampen and spread over window-panes before painting

    19. use to dry and polish window after washing

    20. dampen a bit and use to clean typewriter keys

    21. make a hat when painting

    22. fold to make a sheath for a knife

    23. place in closed windows to eliminate wind rattle

    24. stuff under doors and in cracks to stop cold wind from coming in

    25. use as a bounce reflector when taking flash photographs or use to reflect sunlight into shadow areas.

    26. place a sheet in jar tops to tighten loose lids

    27. make unusual lamp shades

    28. make dress patterns

    29. protect table when children are painting or gluing

    30. use as wallpaper for a doll house

    31. make paper chains

    32. make paper dolls

    33. make paper mache handicrafts

    34. make kites

    35. make party hats

    36. occupy children by letting them color and paint the cartoons

    37. make a child’s play tent

    38. use to raise height of child at table

    39. use as a stepstool

    40. cut out articles and make a scrap book on a specific subject of interest to you.

    41. emergency pot holder

    42. use to remove heavy grease from oven

    43. emergency dust pan

    44. roll, secure in middle with elastic and fringe one end to use to get rid of cobwebs

    45. start fires

    46. use as a fan to make fires burn better

    47. sharpen pencils by rubbing the point on newspaper

    48. muffle a loud alarm clock

    49. muffle the sound of a typewriter by using as a mat underneath

    50. place under heavy objects on wooden tables

    51. spread out between garden rows to discourage weeds

    52. use to wrap green tomatoes to ripen

    53. cover plants during a frost

    54. use as a knee pad when gardening or scrubbing floors

    55. roll and use as a funnel

    56. roll and use as a torch

    57. roll and use as a megaphone outdoors

    58. use folded sheets as a fan to keep cool

    59. use as sun shade at spectator events

    60. use as a mat for wet darkroom photographs

    61. shred and stuff in vases to help support fresh flowers

    62. put under car wheels when stuck in snow, mud or sand

    63. line storage boxes

    64. line bottom of bird cage

    65. line shelves

    66. line waste baskets

    67. line a pet’s sleeping box

    68. swat flies with rolled up sheets

    69. use to wipe paint brushes

    70. use as mat for wet, muddy boots

    71. shred and use for packing breakables

    72. wrap and store Christmas tree ornaments

    73. wrap around ice cream to keep frozen

    74. roll around baby bottle to insulate

    75. use as a blotter

    76. put inside coat for emergency warmth

    77. place on top of snow with bird feed on it

    78. place on windshield to prevent icing

    79. make a litter bag for your car

    80. crumple (no colors) and place in plastic containers to eliminate odors

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