Ways to Re-Use Newspaper

• Use as umbrella when caught in rain.
• Protect car seats from muddy or wet clothing.
• Spread over outdoor benches to protect clothing.
• Put into loose shoes, hats and handbags to tighten.
• Stuff in leather shoes to preserve shape.
• Stuff in wet shoes overnight to dry and deodorize.
• Crumple and place in suitcase for couple of weeks to remove stale odors.
• Use as mat when polishing shoes.
• Use as padding under a tablecloth.
• Cover furniture when sanding or painting.
• Spread on floor underneath rug when shampooing.
• Dampen and spread over windowpanes before painting.
• Place in closed windows to eliminate wind rattle.
• Stuff under doors and in cracks to stop cold wind from coming in.
• Use as a bounce reflector when taking flash photographs or use to reflect sunlight into shadow areas.
• Place a sheet in jar tops to tighten loose lids.
• Make dress patterns.
• Protect table when children are painting or gluing.
• Use as wallpaper for a doll house.
• Make paper chains and paper dolls.
• Make kites and party hats.
• Cut out articles and make a scrapbook on a specific subject of interest to you.
• Use as an emergency dust pan.

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