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6. Use bags to wrap or cover items stored in the basement or garage to prevent dust build-up. (Planet Green)
7. Wrap one around each shoe to keep your entryway mud-free when coming inside on rainy days. (Real Simple)
8. Wrap them around paintbrushes, if you stop mid-project, to prevent the paint from drying out. (Real Simple)
9. Put them in the bottom of paint trays to make cleaning up a breeze (Rustic Girls)
10. Put them underneath trays to catch drips. (Trucker Photo)
11. Spraypainting a small item? Put it in a plastic bag to corral the spray. (Reader's Digest)
12. Keep ceiling fans dust—and paint-free by sliding bags over the blades while cleaning or redecorating. (Reader's Digest)
13. Ball up bags and stuff them into purses to help them keep their shape in the off-season. (Planet Green)
14. Use them in place of bubble wrap or newspaper when moving. (Planet Green)
15. Line small bedroom and bathroom trashcans and (16) recycling baskets for easier cleanup. (Planet Green)
17. Lay them in the bottoms of cat boxes to simplify litter-changing. (Thrifty Fun)
18. Sew a fabric tube and stuff it with bags—then keep it next to exterior doors to stop drafts. (Rustic Girls)
19. Snow in the forecast? Tie bags around your rearview mirrors and windshield wipers for less scraping in the morning. (Real Simple)
20. Protect casts on broken bones from water in the (20)shower or at the (21)beach by wrapping and tying a bag around the plaster. (The Frugal Life)
22. Spread one in a cracked vase to prevent leaks. (Reader's Digest)
23. Poke small holes in one and hang it in the shower to drain kids' toys in between bath times. (Reader's Digest)
24. Fight dry skin by applying lotion to hands, and then wrapping in bags to hold in the moisture. (Reader's Digest)
25. Potty training? Line the mattress with bags to save time after unexpected accidents. (Reader's Digest)
26. Keep manuals for your lawnmower, weedwhacker, and snowblower handy by storing them in a plastic bag that hangs in the garage. (Reader's Digest)
27. Keep your feet dry in bad weather by wearing bags on your feet between your socks and boots. (Associated Content)
28. Use bags to keep holiday decorations organized (and free of dust) in the off-season. (The Frugal Life)
