Wax paper's uses go beyond baking prep—you can clean, protect, and fix things around your home with this versatile kitchen staple. Basilios1 / Getty Images You likely have a roll of wax paper stowed ...

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).

Wax paper and parchment paper may seem practically the same, but knowing the difference between the two could save your oven ...