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    5 Uses for Plastic Wrap

    By | Work + Money – Wed, Dec 1, 2010 5:34 PM EST

    Sure, it keeps food fresh, but plastic wrap is a handy multitasker outside the kitchen, too.


    1. Preserve paints and spackles
    Cover paint, patching compound, or putty with a layer of plastic wrap (making contact with its entire surface area) before replacing the container lid to keep it from drying out. Click here for tips on personalizing your home with paint.

    2. Keep utensils in order
    When packing for a move, wind plastic wrap around trays of silverware and utensils. If they're overturned in transit, you won't lose any pieces. For more great kitchen ideas, see TOH's best products of 2010 list.

    3. Carry a bulky package
    Twist a long sheet of plastic wrap tightly to make a rope. Wrap the rope around a package, and knot the ends into a slip-proof handle.

    4. Store a paint roller overnight
    Wrap a wet paint roller several times in close-fitting plastic wrap and stash it in the fridge. The paint will stay fresh for the next day's use.

    5. Make temporary booties
    Protect newly finished floors from dirt and scuffs by ­securing several layers of plastic wrap over your shoes with rubber bands. While you're at it, check out TOH's tips for keeping wood floors looking like new.

    See five more uses for plastic wrap at ThisOldHouse.com.