8 Genius Ways to Use the Freezer (Other Than Preserving Food)

This hack has been around for decades. The theory says that running your pantyhose or delicate tights under water and then freezing them overnight will strengthen the fibers, thus making them less likely to tear or snag. While this hasn't been proved, it certainly wouldn't hurt to throw your new digs in the freezer for a day or two before you wear them for the first time — just be sure to let them thaw first!