The first paper dates back to China in 105 A.D. Before that, there were parchment, papyrus, and stone tablets. And, while paper led to printing and recorded history as we know it today, to this day, one of the most handy forms of paper products are paper-towel rolls. We keep them in kitchens, workshops, baths and cars; we use them for cleaning, blotting and wiping off bars. Paper towels make great coffee and tea filters, padding for packages, and they can blot up tiny shards of broken glass. Yet, they can do still more: From deep within the Carey Brothers' vault of "double your measure to double what's done," we bring this gem. To minimize waste and get more out of your rolls, take an electric carving knife and cut the rolls in half. Use them for smaller jobs and little spills where a full-sized towel is too much. Confucius say: "This way you get two, yes, two towels in one." And that's the On The House tip for today.