Let’s face it: Cleaning takes so much time, and we’d much rather be doing other things, like playing with our kids or watching Netflix. So we love hacks that help us get through our chores faster ...

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 is near and dear to the hearts of cooks, bakers and candy makers, but it also has a ton of other great uses, too. Here are some fantastic ways to put this common kitchen item to work around ...