Besides these prosaic benefits, this has a creative, personal angle. I like doing little things to make our house feel more cozy and homey, which is why I enjoy doing little home projects. This aluminum foil wrapping trick can be tailored to your tastes. Adhere the foil under the sink with bright duct tape, so it’s more like a work of art than a run for the abyss. They are part of our objective — the reclaimable trappings of lives, not our own, that give even a new place a sense of personality — and they can impart individuality and a little levity to one’s home. I went a step further and used patterned tape from the craft store. Now, every time I yank open the door under the sink, I smile. It is minor, yet it matters.
This trick with aluminum foil is a godsend. It is inexpensive, easy to install and has many benefits–thermal insulation, insect protection, corrosion and noise resistance. And it’s also a way to generate some creative ideas for home improvements and renovations. I’ve used it myself and have even become a bit of a proponent. And sometimes, when friends mention plumbing troubles and chilly bathrooms, well, I just can’t help myself.
So next time you are in the kitchen with a roll of aluminum foil, think of these other handy uses! It’s time you paid your bathroom pipes a little more of your love and attention. You would be surprised how well a visual effect this works, just try it and see. And who knows? You could end up being the unofficial contact for the wackiest yet greatest home tips in the neighborhood, just like I have become.
