When you were a kid, you likely saw some variation of those tiny, bright red cheese wheels from brands like Babybel. The red part, of course, wasn't cheese. It was wax, and you had to unpeel that part ...

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 ...