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 ...

Bathroom faucets, doorknobs, shower knobs, and more—you can keep them all sparkly and shiny by polishing them with some wax ...

Beeswax. If you're a bee, it's an important part of the structure of your hive. If you're a human, it makes a great scented candle material, offering a smooth-burning wax for delightful candles that ...

You likely have some wax paper hanging around your kitchen and maybe some parchment paper, too—but it’s important to remember they’re different things with different uses. The coating on wax paper is ...