How To: 18 Awesome Ways to Reuse Old Pantyhose

The annoying thing about pantyhose? They snag and tear very easily. The amazing thing about pantyhose? They have about a gazillion practical uses even if you can no longer wear them.

Shine and dust your fragile lamps and candlestick holders without fear of leaving a scratch. Protect your melons from repellent and bugs by wrapping the fruit in nylon tights; the material stretches as the melon gets bigger. Strain your paint so you don't have to worry about lumps when you repaint your bathroom. And an oldie but goodie: pantyhose makes for a decent bank robber mask (costume).

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