I regularly use aluminum foil when I’m cooking, baking and need to store food. It’s a common household staple that has excellent heat resistance and insulating properties, and it’s much more versatile in the kitchen than plastic wrap.
However, its versatility goes far beyond lining a roasting pan or covering food to keep it moist while cooking — and it can be used in a surprising number of ways elsewhere in your home. From deterring burglars (yes, really) to keeping your paint pots clean, here are 11 alternative ways to use aluminum foil. Before long, you’ll have a roll of aluminum foil in every room in your home.
