#11 Kindle Bonfire Flames

Used newspapers make wonderful fire starters for bonfires, campfires, or charcoal grills. To make your own, bunch sheets of newspaper into loose balls and place in the fire pit, then put a few pieces of wood or charcoal on top and light the flame. As an alternative, you can twist a few pages of newspaper into a spiral shape and insert it into a discarded toilet-paper roll.

#12 Protect Your Household Surfaces

Layers of old newspapers can create a budget-friendly deodorizing shelf liner for cabinets, pantries, dressers, or bathroom shelves. Similarly, you can place several layers of newspaper beneath the tablecloth on your kitchen or dining room table to protect the surface from spills or damage.

#13 Keep Dirt at Bay

Keep your home and car dirt-free with just a few days’ worth of newspapers. As an alternative to car mats, place several layers of newspaper on the floor of your vehicle to absorb moisture and mud. You can also craft an impromptu shoe and boot mat to sit by your home’s doorway.

#14 Prevent Seasonal Drafts

Don’t shell out loads of cash for insulation this winter. Instead, recruit old newspapers for the task! Stuff folded sheets into the cracks along window and door frames to prevent drafts, or use them to fill any large air spaces around water pipes. You can also wrap the pipes themselves in several layers of newspaper and secure with wire twist ties, tie wraps, or duct tape.