Do you love scraping off your windshield in the freezing cold weather? Of course you don’t!

When the temperature drops and things get frosty or snowy and you’re parked outside, keep some bubble wrap handy to cover your windshield at night. Just slip it under your windshield wipers to keep it in place.

The bubble wrap will keep frost from forming and all you have to do in the morning is roll it off to remove it along with any snow that’s piled up on your car.

That’s one less morning task you have to dread!

Those of us who live in old – or just plain drafty – houses know the importance of sealing up windows tight when winter arrives to save on the heating bill.

If it’s not cost-effective to replace your windows with more energy-efficient ones and window plastic is simply an extra expense and more plastic waste in your home, try reusing your bubble wrap for the job.

In fact, all you need to do to install it – according to this guide – is to spray your windows with water, put the bubble side towards the glass, and let it keep out the cold.

When it’s time to remove it in Spring, you won’t have to worry about any leftover residue and you can reuse it year after year by rolling it up and storing it in a place where it won’t get popped.

Even if those bubbles end up popping, securing bubble wrap around the handles of tools can help steady your grip.

In fact, if you don’t tape it directly to your rake or shovel, you can remove it and reuse it on all of your garden implements.

Bonus: it also helps prevent hand blisters!

Whether your greenhouse is big enough for growing multiple plants or small enough for just your spring seedlings, lining it with bubble wrap is a great way to keep in moisture and heat while still letting in light.

You may even get to skip the supplemental heater, depending on the type of greenhouse you have.

Speaking of plants, if you need to transport one (say, as a gift or home from the garden center) it’s a good idea to store some extra bubble wrap in your car to keep it contained.

The wrap will protect the plant or its flowers if it falls over as well as protect your car from dirt, pollen, petals, or leaves that come off during transport.

Did you know that Al Fielding and Marc Chavannes originally invented Bubble Wrap in 1957 to be a textured wallpaper?

While you might not see it as decor, per se, you can certainly count on it to protect your walls.

Try putting it on walls or door handles to prevent dents from doors that slam open.

Here’s a trick that doesn’t even require your bubble wrap to be in good condition – it just needs to be clean.

If you have a handbag that you’re storing (even just for a few days) that needs to retain its shape, try stuffing it with bubble wrap while it’s in the closet. That way it won’t collapse in on itself and it will also be easier to store standing up.

We already know plastic grocery bags can make great shoe covers that prevent you from tracking all sorts of germs and allergens into your home after working outside.

But did you know you can also use bubble wrap in the rain and snow to wrap your non-waterproof boots?

Yep, it looks silly, but would you rather have to scrub the sidewalk salt out of that suede? Simply slip them on and off when going in and out of your home, work, stores, or car.

You don’t have to be playing goalie to require some extra knee protection.

Bubble wrap can serve as a great buffer for your aching knees while gardening, cleaning the floor, or fixing things that require you to be down on the cold, hard ground.

You might not get a lot of use out of it after that, but at least you repurposed that plastic before it hit the trash can!

Boss not springing for a new desk chair any time soon? Don’t let back pain plague you at work.

Simply take some bubble wrap to create a lumbar pillow for the back of your chair or even stuff it inside to replace that old, depleted stuffing.

Do things like apples and eggs roll around in your fridge or its food crisper?

Keep your produce in place by lining shelves and drawers with bubble wrap.

That will keep things from bruising or being in otherwise less-than-pristine condition when you go to eat them.

Also, forget scrubbing the drawer. Just peel the bubblewrap up and replace.

If you have knee-high boots there’s no need to invest in pricey boot shapers.

Simply roll up any extra bubble wrap and slide it in to keep them standing upright, avoiding wrinkles in your leather and saving space in the process.

Do your necklaces get tangled every time you travel? Does your jewelry rub together and scratch your gold or gems?

You can opt for a pricey jewelry roll, but bubble wrap works just as well.

Just be sure to space your necklaces and other jewels a few inches apart and roll tightly to keep them from slipping and sliding around.

Are you packing liquids while you travel or transporting home some wine after that trip to Napa?

Make sure you pack some bubble wrap to keep liquids in place and leak-proof in your suitcase!

If you have glass doors or windows that you’d rather were frosted (letting in light but not prying eyes), bubble wrap might be a great solution.

You don’t even need to affix it to windows – you can just hang it as a sheer(ish) curtain across any glass that requires even temporary privacy.

Are you sharing a room or other small space with someone and require some occasional privacy? There’s no need to give your roomie a heads up every time you’re changing if you simply install a room divider made of bubble wrap.

It can be especially helpful in situations where there’s only one window and a full curtain would block too much light.

Do you get joy out of popping bubble wrap?

Start your morning off with a pop by creating your own bubble calendar.

You can also create chore calendars for kids who get to pop their bubble when they accomplish one of their tasks for the day.

Easy and satisfying!

Use leftover bubble wrap to help insulate a dog or cat bed either indoors or out. (Or, if you have this cat or one like it, good luck moving it once you start to unroll it.)

The bubble wrap will help keep things cushy as well so your pet doesn’t have to lay on the cold, hard ground or floor.

This is obviously a better solution for small dogs than big ones who might get scared when they hop on a bed and hear all those pops!

If you’re looking for a Home Alone-esque way to deter potential intruders (or even solicitors), have a little fun by placing bubble wrap under your doormat.

The popping sound it makes when they step on it is sure to make them think twice about moving forward.

Of course, you’ll only want to do this when you leave town so you don’t smash all those bubbles on your own way in and out of the house.

From deer to insects, covering your plants in bubble wrap can help protect your most vulnerable greenery.

A sheet of bubble wrap will also help protect plants against cold snaps.

Don’t have the time, patience, or skill to pipe frosting to decorate your cake? Try bubble wrap!

Create stylized grooved on the side or top of your cake by pressing bubble wrap into the frosting when it’s cold (so it doesn’t stick).

Just be careful to clean the bubble wrap if you’re repurposing it!

Believe it or not, you can use rolled up bubble wrap to curl your hair!

Over 1 million people have watched Paula Stephânia do it successfully on YouTube to create perfect curls on damp hair.

Not a fan of kitchy koozies? Try using some leftover bubble wrap instead on your beer bottle or coffee thermos.

Not only will it protect your hands but it will help insulate your beverage too, keeping it cool or hot.

By simply wrapping some bubble wrap around your hanger, you can rest easy knowing that any pants you hang over the bottom won’t end up with that awkward fold in the middle of the leg.

It’ll take up a bit more space in your closet, but reduce your ironing.

Do you want to keep that ice cream cold while you drive home from the grocery store or run other errands?

Try lining your reusable shopping bags with bubble wrap to keep the cold in.

Looking for creative ways to upcycle materials for holiday decorations instead of buying new ones?

We love these bubble wrap Christmas trees. The bubble wrap gives them a lacy effect and you don’t have to worry about them getting ruined when the weather outside is frightful.

Even small pieces of bubble wrap can come in handy when you’re trying to entertain your kids with crafts.

A little paint and a piece of paper to decorate will keep little ones entertained for at least a little while as they stamp and decorate to their heart’s content.

Here’s another way to keep your kids entertained indoors with some simple repurposed bubble wrap.

Try creating a bubble wrap run for them to play with and see who can pop the most bubbles with their feet first?

It’s not the quietest activity, but it sure is fun!

Sometimes you just have to pop it!

This creative craft is a great gift for the stressed-out person in your life!

Teaching your child to count or learn the alphabet? Give the lesson an extra pop by creating a keyboard – of sorts – out of bubble wrap.

They’ll be eager to learn/play with their new tool!

It always feels good to cross things off your to-do list, but popping them off is even more satisfying!

Next time you have a scrap of bubble wrap lying around, why not repurpose it to feel more productive?

Christine De Beer at My Creative Workbook has a great tutorial for using bubble wrap to create floating flower displays.

It’s easy, only requires a small scrap of leftover bubble wrap, and will have your friends asking just how you created something so lovely and unique.

Who says bubble wrap needs to go inside the box?

It’s time to think outside the box by reusing your bubble wrap as wrapping paper.

Ok, so maybe this is going a bit overboard, but it’s fun to see just how creative people can get with bubble wrap.

Our creative clothing endeavors might end at a bubble wrap rain poncho, but some people really know how to go the extra mile!

At the very least, this might give you some Halloween inspiration.

Single use plastic is out and upcycling is in.

We love this idea for a light and easy shopping bag made from repurposed bubble wrap.

You can find the instructions here.

Injecting jellow into bubble wrap isn’t something we would have ever come up with on our own, but after seeing the results, it definitely looks like a fun project.

Kids are bound to wolf down these tiny treats!

Take a look here for the video instructions.

While you won’t get many more uses out of bubble wrap after this craft, using it to help decorate Easter eggs will give kids a thrill.

As a bonus, you can use whatever toxin-free substance you want instead of smelly vinegar and artificial dyes.

For instructions on how to stamp your Easter eggs, go to One Mom and a Blog.

While certainly not as fun as some of the other uses, this one gets points for practicality.

Wrapping your toilet tank with bubble wrap helps keeps condensation at bay.

According to Grandma’s Home Remedies:

“To prevent condensation on your toilet tank, line the inside of the tank with bubble wrap to keep the outside of the tank from getting cold – which is the reason condensation forms under warm, humid conditions. To line the tank, simply shut off the supply valve under the tank and flush to drain the tank. Next, wipe the inside walls until they are clean and dry. With silicone sealant, glue pieces of bubble wrap to the large flat surfaces.”

Placing bubble wrap around your steering wheel can not only keep it temperature controlled but give you a great way to relieve stress while you’re stuck in traffic.

Those little pops will keep you from popping off at that car that cuts you off.

Experience a lot of rain in October when you’re decorating for Halloween?

Next time you set up a scarecrow in your yard (either as decor or, you know, to actually scare crows) try stuffing it with bubble wrap instead of hay or newspaper that will get wet and moldy in the harsh weather.

If your pets aren’t allowed up on the furniture, you can always try to repurpose some bubble wrap to help deter them when you’re not around.

Placing a sheet of it across cushions will also help keep dust and fur at bay (in case they do jump up).

If you enjoy going to garage sales and thrift stores you know just how much packaging you come home with if you buy vases or other breakables that need to be wrapped up.

Why not keep some bubble wrap in a reusable bag in your car to wrap your new-to-you treasures?

Have you just planted a tree? If its roots haven’t had a chance to grow deep yet, you may need to protect your sapling from winter weather.

There are many materials that can do this but bubble wrap is one that still lets some sunlight in.

If children’s crafts aren’t your style, bubble wrap can be used to get ultra creative.

Just check out this bubble wrap painting by artist Bradley Hart!

Have you ever wanted to simulate a sumo wrestler? Well, maybe not, but once you see these homemade bubble wrap body protectors it might look more tempting.

Of course, this isn’t the most responsible reuse of the material, but sometimes you need to entertain the kids. And chances are pieces of it can still be reused after the bash.

Don’t want to stick pins deep into your wall or want to use tape but not take off paint?

Try affixing some bubble wrap to your cubicle wall (or wall at home) and pin to your heart’s content.

Believe it or not, the ornaments on the end of this necklace are made out of ironed bubble wrap.

Crafter has a great tutorial if you’re interested in upcycling and making your own unique jewelry.

Bubble wrap can help protect your electronic devices from dust and it’s static-free to boot!

No more cracks and zaps with this miraculous material around.

Keep water in and pets out by bubble wrapping the base of your Christmas tree.

It’ll help you prevent tipping accidents too when Rover goes for a drink and doesn’t realize just how big he is!

If you have a place to keep spare bubble wrap, store it away for the next time you need to protect something during shipping or moving.

Even if a few bubbles have burst, most bubble wrap can still be used over and over again.