A TikToker has shared an easy hack that might just help to heat our homes this winter. He explains that if you put tin foil behind your radiators, it helps to keep rooms toasty.
We're always keen to try out some energy-saving tips for the home, so, how does this tin foil radiator hack work?
TikTok tin foil radiator hack
Kyle from That Property Guy says you can give your radiators a boost with standard tin foil or reflector foil, £12.56 from B&Q. Both will reflect some heat back into the room, therefore helping to keep your home warm.
In the short video, he simply puts some folded back tape onto the back of a sheet of reflector foil and slides it behind the radiator. This tin foil radiator hack is especially helpful in retaining heat from external walls, Kyle adds.
The TikToker recommends you pick up the reflector foil from a DIY store, or simply use kitchen foil for a quick fix. The video has attracted a lot of attention on TikTok.
Kyle's post has now had over 65,000 likes and hundreds of comments. It's fair to say the commenters were a mixed blend of converts and skeptics.
'I've done this for years in certain rooms of the house. The rooms without it are colder,' one person commented. 'Made such a difference for me,' wrote another.
'Anything for a bit of heat,' joked a third. Others said it wouldn't make much of a difference because most radiators heat through convection rather than radiation.
However, if you have a bedroom in your home that gets particularly chilly due to having one or two external walls, there's no harm in trying it. With chilly weather and increased gas bills, more of us are looking for tips on how to keep your house warm in winter.
Since this tin foil radiator hack makes use of a kitchen cupboard staple, we've got nothing to lose in giving it a go. You could also wrap some foil around a piece of cardboard to make it more sturdy.
Speaking of heating, make sure you know the signs of a broken boiler. Spotting problems early could help it from conking out altogether.
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